MLB · Sun, May 24 · 4:05 PM

White Sox at Giants

O/U 8 · RL Giants -1.5 · Oracle Park

GARY'S PICK

MLB@ Giants· +106

We've got a Sunday afternoon rubber match by the bay as the Chicago White Sox look to take the series against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. While the Giants are favored at home, veteran southpaw Robbie Ray is trending in the wrong direction at the exact wrong time. Over his last two starts, Ray has been shelled, surrendering 12 earned runs and 18 hits across just nine innings while striking out only three batters. His fading swing-and-miss stuff and extreme fly-ball profile (2.00 HR/9 on the season) make him highly vulnerable, even in a pitcher-friendly park, as he tries to find his footing against a visiting lineup uniquely equipped to punish left-handed mistakes. The tactical matchup sets up beautifully for Chicago. The White Sox offense ranks fifth in the majors in wRC+ against left-handed pitching, anchored by a right-handed heavy lineup that thrives on pulling the ball. Adding fuel to the fire, there is a 10 mph wind blowing out to left field this afternoon. That completely neutralizes Oracle Park's ability to bail out Ray's fly-ball tendencies and directly plays into the hands of right-handed platoon specialists like Randal Grichuk and Miguel Vargas. On the other side, rookie lefty Noah Schultz has been volatile but showed major strides in his last outing, tossing 5.1 innings without issuing a single walk. Against a San Francisco offense suddenly missing two of its primary outfielders in Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos to recent injuries, Schultz has a clear path to navigate the early innings. If Chicago can grab an early lead, the game effectively ends at the seventh inning. The Giants' bullpen has been a disaster all month, ranking dead last in the majors in SIERA for May, and their late-game offense has been completely non-existent, leaving them 0-24 on the year when trailing entering the seventh inning. Meanwhile, the White Sox have proven to be an incredibly resilient squad, covering the run line in 17 of their last 22 contests. With an elite bridge to the finish line anchored by Bryan Hudson and his 1.48 ERA, Chicago holds a massive advantage in the late innings. Take the White Sox on the moneyline to expose a struggling veteran and secure the series win on the road.

The tactical matchup sets up beautifully for Chicago. The White Sox offense ranks fifth in the majors in wRC+ against left-handed pitching, anchored by a right-handed heavy lineup that thrives on pulling the ball. Adding fuel to the fire, there is a 10 mph wind blowing out to left field this afternoon. That completely neutralizes Oracle Park's ability to bail out Ray's fly-ball tendencies and directly plays into the hands of right-handed platoon specialists like Randal Grichuk and Miguel Vargas. On the other side, rookie lefty Noah Schultz has been volatile but showed major strides in his last outing, tossing 5.1 innings without issuing a single walk. Against a San Francisco offense suddenly missing two of its primary outfielders in Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos to recent injuries, Schultz has a clear path to navigate the early innings.

If Chicago can grab an early lead, the game effectively ends at the seventh inning. The Giants' bullpen has been a disaster all month, ranking dead last in the majors in SIERA for May, and their late-game offense has been completely non-existent, leaving them 0-24 on the year when trailing entering the seventh inning. Meanwhile, the White Sox have proven to be an incredibly resilient squad, covering the run line in 17 of their last 22 contests. With an elite bridge to the finish line anchored by Bryan Hudson and his 1.48 ERA, Chicago holds a massive advantage in the late innings. Take the White Sox on the moneyline to expose a struggling veteran and secure the series win on the road.

The pick & result

Published pick: White Sox ML +106
Published odds: +106
Result: Lost
Final score: 5-8

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Injuries noted

Giants: [NEW] Jung Hoo Lee (RF) — Back (Not Specified): Lee (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. (May 22 — 1d ago) [NEW] Heliot Ramos (LF) — Quadriceps (Right): Ramos received a PRP injection in his injured right quadriceps and will be shut down for one week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. (May 22 — 1d ago) [NEW] Logan Webb (SP) — Knee (Right): Webb (knee) is slated to make a rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday and expects to return from the 15-day injured list next week, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. (May 22 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Reiver Sanmartin (Relief Pitcher) — Hip (Right): Sanmartin (hip) tossed a scoreless inning in Triple-A Sacramento's 11-6 win over Sugar Land on Tuesday. (May 20 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Jared Oliva (Right Fielder) — Wrist (Left): The Giants transferred Oliva (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Hayden Birdsong (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Birdsong underwent successful UCL reconstruction surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. (May 8 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Jose Butto (Relief Pitcher) — Arm (Right): The Giants transferred Butto (arm) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. (May 8 — 16d ago) White Sox: [KNOWN] Mike Clevinger (Starting Pitcher) — Knee (Right): Clevinger is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after being diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports. (May 8 — 16d ago) [NEW] Jordan Hicks (RP) — Lat (Right): Hicks was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right lat strain. (May 23 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Kyle Teel (Catcher) — Hamstring (Right): Teel (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined an additional 3-to-6 weeks after suffering a sprained LCL in his right knee during a rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. (May 19 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Austin Hays (LF) — Calf (Left): Hays (calf) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. (May 17 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Mike Vasil (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): The White Sox transferred Vasil (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. (May 8 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Tanner Murray (2B) — Shoulder (Left): The White Sox transferred Murray (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Monday. (May 8 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Brooks Baldwin (Second Baseman) — Elbow (Right): The White Sox transferred Baldwin (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Everson Pereira (Center Fielder) — Pectoral (Right): The White Sox placed Pereira on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a right pectoral strain. (May 8 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Mike Tauchman (Right Fielder) — Knee (Left): Tauchman (knee) is still rehabbing at the Mets' spring training complex and has yet to resume baseball activities, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. (May 18 — 6d ago)

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
WILLY ADAMESWALKS OVER 0.5
MLBGiants· +110
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 1
The strongest edge in this matchup lies in rookie Noah Schultz's significant command issues. Schultz carries a 14.2% walk rate and has issued 16 free passes over his last 24.4 innings. In four of his last five starts, he has surrendered at least three walks, demonstrating a consistent inability to find the zone as he navigates deep counts. Willy Adames is the ideal candidate to exploit this, as he moves into the leadoff spot for today's series finale. Batting at the top of the order ensures Adames will see maximum plate appearances (likely 5), increasing the statistical probability of a walk. As a right-handed veteran facing a 6-foot-10 rookie southpaw for the first time, Adames has the discipline and platoon advantage to wait out the erratic Schultz. Given the rookie's recent history of 'losing the zone' for entire innings, getting plus money on a leadoff hitter to draw a single walk is high-value.
Willy Adames
Walks over 0.5
+110 · CASHED · ACTUAL 1
Giants
The strongest edge in this matchup lies in rookie Noah Schultz's significant command issues. Schultz carries a 14.2% walk rate and has issued 16 free passes over his last 24.4 innings. In four of his last five starts, he has surrendered at least three walks, demonstrating a consistent inability to find the zone as he navigates deep counts.
Willy Adames is the ideal candidate to exploit this, as he moves into the leadoff spot for today's series finale. Batting at the top of the order ensures Adames will see maximum plate appearances (likely 5), increasing the statistical probability of a walk. As a right-handed veteran facing a 6-foot-10 rookie southpaw for the first time, Adames has the discipline and platoon advantage to wait out the erratic Schultz.
Given the rookie's recent history of 'losing the zone' for entire innings, getting plus money on a leadoff hitter to draw a single walk is high-value.
GARY'S PICK
ROBBIE RAYK'S OVER 5.5
MLBGiants· -148
LOST · ACTUAL 3
Robbie Ray is a classic 'bounce-back' candidate today. While his last outing (9 ER, 1 K) was a disaster, his home/road splits this season tell a different story; he has been dominant at Oracle Park with a 1.91 ERA. The cavernous environment in San Francisco allows Ray to be aggressive with his high-velocity fastball and signature slider, as fly balls that might be home runs elsewhere often stay in the yard here. The White Sox lineup, while hitting lefties well overall, features several players currently struggling with high strikeout rates. Munetaka Murakami and Chase Meidroth have combined for 22 strikeouts in their last 10 games, and rookie Colson Montgomery remains a high-variance swinger. Ray typically settles into a high-strikeout rhythm when he is pitching at home and coming off a poor performance. Expect him to push for 6+ innings and reach the 6-strikeout plateau against a young Chicago core prone to chasing.
Robbie Ray
K'S over 5.5
-148 · LOST · ACTUAL 3
Giants
Robbie Ray is a classic 'bounce-back' candidate today. While his last outing (9 ER, 1 K) was a disaster, his home/road splits this season tell a different story; he has been dominant at Oracle Park with a 1.91 ERA. The cavernous environment in San Francisco allows Ray to be aggressive with his high-velocity fastball and signature slider, as fly balls that might be home runs elsewhere often stay in the yard here.
The White Sox lineup, while hitting lefties well overall, features several players currently struggling with high strikeout rates. Munetaka Murakami and Chase Meidroth have combined for 22 strikeouts in their last 10 games, and rookie Colson Montgomery remains a high-variance swinger. Ray typically settles into a high-strikeout rhythm when he is pitching at home and coming off a poor performance.
Expect him to push for 6+ innings and reach the 6-strikeout plateau against a young Chicago core prone to chasing.

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