MLB · Sun, May 31 · 2:10 PM

Tigers at White Sox

O/U 8 · RL White Sox -1.5 · Rate Field

GARY'S PICK

MLBvs Tigers· -130

Under the afternoon skies at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox look to cap off a dominant weekend and complete the series sweep against their division rivals, the Detroit Tigers. With the wind blowing in from left field at seven miles per hour and a moderate sixty-six degrees in Chicago, we have a fascinating environment that could dictate how both of these young starting pitchers navigate the afternoon. The focal point of this game is the starting pitching matchup, which heavily favors the South Siders. Sean Burke is pitching at his absolute peak right now, turning a corner over his last two starts with a 2.08 ERA and fifteen strikeouts in thirteen innings of work. His high-whiff knuckle curve is an outstanding neutralizer against a Tigers lineup that features five left-handed hitters and struggles significantly to generate consistent offense. Conversely, Keider Montero enters on a four-game losing streak and is trending in the wrong direction, posting a 6.46 ERA over his last three starts and serving up four home runs in his last fifteen-plus innings. While the wind blowing in from left field acts as a helpful safety net for Montero's vulnerable fastball, his shaky location will be tested by a White Sox lineup that has shown excellent patience and situational hitting. The main argument against the White Sox is the sudden loss of their superstar anchor, Munetaka Murakami, who was placed on the injured list yesterday with a hamstring strain. While losing his premier power is a substantial blow, the market has overadjusted this price down to -130, presenting excellent value on the home favorite. Chicago's remaining core proved they can pick up the slack with a convincing seven-run output yesterday, led by the clutch bat of Miguel Vargas. Furthermore, the bullpen comparison is a mismatch; the White Sox have a fully rested bridge featuring Bryan Hudson to lock down the late innings, while the Tigers are missing injured closer Kenley Jansen and working with a taxed relief corps. Expect Burke's current elite form and the overall depth of the White Sox to carry them to a sweep on getaway day.

The focal point of this game is the starting pitching matchup, which heavily favors the South Siders. Sean Burke is pitching at his absolute peak right now, turning a corner over his last two starts with a 2.08 ERA and fifteen strikeouts in thirteen innings of work. His high-whiff knuckle curve is an outstanding neutralizer against a Tigers lineup that features five left-handed hitters and struggles significantly to generate consistent offense. Conversely, Keider Montero enters on a four-game losing streak and is trending in the wrong direction, posting a 6.46 ERA over his last three starts and serving up four home runs in his last fifteen-plus innings. While the wind blowing in from left field acts as a helpful safety net for Montero's vulnerable fastball, his shaky location will be tested by a White Sox lineup that has shown excellent patience and situational hitting.

The main argument against the White Sox is the sudden loss of their superstar anchor, Munetaka Murakami, who was placed on the injured list yesterday with a hamstring strain. While losing his premier power is a substantial blow, the market has overadjusted this price down to -130, presenting excellent value on the home favorite. Chicago's remaining core proved they can pick up the slack with a convincing seven-run output yesterday, led by the clutch bat of Miguel Vargas. Furthermore, the bullpen comparison is a mismatch; the White Sox have a fully rested bridge featuring Bryan Hudson to lock down the late innings, while the Tigers are missing injured closer Kenley Jansen and working with a taxed relief corps. Expect Burke's current elite form and the overall depth of the White Sox to carry them to a sweep on getaway day.

The pick & result

Published pick: White Sox ML -130
Published odds: -130
Result: Won
Final score: 1-2

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The read

Injuries noted

White Sox: [NEW] Tyler Gilbert (RP) — Personal: The White Sox recalled Gilbert from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. (May 31 — 0d ago) [NEW] Derek Hill (RF) — Back: Hill has been removed from Saturday's starting lineup versus Detroit due to upper-back tightness, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. (May 30 — 0d ago) [NEW] Munetaka Murakami (1B) — Hamstring (Right): Murakami has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. (May 30 — 0d ago) [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 — 23d ago) [NEW] Jordan Leasure (RP) — Forearm (Right): Leasure (forearm) said Friday that he will be shut down from throwing for four weeks, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. (May 30 — 1d ago) [NEW] Kyle Teel (Catcher) — Knee (Right): Teel (knee) will begin a running program Saturday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. (May 29 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Noah Schultz (SP) — Knee (Right): Schultz (2-4) took the loss against the Giants on Sunday, allowing six runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one batter across four innings. (May 26 — 4d 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 — 13d ago) [KNOWN] Austin Hays (LF) — Calf (Left): Hays (calf) will play in at least two more rehab games with Triple-A Charlotte before he is evaluated for a potential return, MLB.com reports. (May 25 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Everson Pereira (Center Fielder) — Pectoral (Right): Pereira (pectoral) resumed throwing Monday, MLB.com reports. (May 25 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Jordan Hicks (RP) — Lat (Right): Hicks was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right lat strain. (May 23 — 8d 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 — 23d ago) [KNOWN] Tanner Murray (2B) — Shoulder (Left): The White Sox transferred Murray (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Monday. (May 8 — 23d 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 — 23d ago) Tigers: [NEW] Justin Verlander (Starting Pitcher) — Hip (Left): Verlander (hip) tossed a bullpen session Saturday in Chicago, MLB.com reports. (May 31 — 0d ago) [NEW] Brant Hurter (RP) — Back (Not Specified): The Tigers placed Hurter on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to lumbar spine inflammation. (May 29 — 1d ago) [NEW] Casey Mize (SP) — Groin (Right): Mize (groin) played catch Thursday and is still waiting on the results of his MRI, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. (May 29 — 1d ago) [NEW] Kenley Jansen (RP) — Pelvis (Not Specified): Jansen is awaiting results of an MRI on his right groin, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. (May 28 — 2d ago) [NEW] Tarik Skubal (SP) — Elbow (Left): Skubal (elbow) will throw another simulated game Monday at Tropicana Field, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. (May 28 — 3d ago) [NEW] Gleyber Torres (2B) — Oblique (Left): Torres (oblique) will travel to Triple-A Toledo on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. (May 28 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Ty Madden (SP) — Forearm (Right): Madden (forearm) covered 4.1 innings and allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out three batters Monday in a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. (May 26 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Javier Baez (Shortstop) — Ankle (Right): Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Baez is scheduled to meet with a specialist in the near future for further evaluation on his sprained right ankle, which hasn't healed as quickly as the team hoped, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. (May 26 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Burch Smith (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Smith has been diagnosed with right shoulder soreness and received a cortisone injection Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. (May 22 — 8d ago) [KNOWN] Parker Meadows (Center Fielder) — Arm (Left): Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Meadows underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a left radius fracture and will be sidelined "multiple months," Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. (May 8 — 23d ago)

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
RILEY GREENETOTAL BASES UNDER 1.5
MLBTigers· -176
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 0
While Riley Greene is the Tigers' most talented hitter, he faces a difficult situational matchup today. Sean Burke has been a day-game specialist this season, surrendering just a 1.96 ERA across 23.0 afternoon innings. Greene himself is in a notable slump, recording 1 or fewer total bases in 8 of his last 10 games and hitting just .237 in that span. Furthermore, Greene's power potential is dampened today by 7 mph winds blowing directly in from left field, which typically suppresses extra-base hits at Guaranteed Rate Field. Batting 5th in a Tigers lineup that averages only 3.8 runs per game also increases the likelihood of Greene receiving only four plate appearances, leaving little room for error to reach the two-base mark. Risk: Greene leads the team with a .307 average and is always a threat for a multi-hit game or a single gap double that would instantly clear this line.
Riley Greene
Total Bases under 1.5
-176 · CASHED · ACTUAL 0
Tigers
While Riley Greene is the Tigers' most talented hitter, he faces a difficult situational matchup today. Sean Burke has been a day-game specialist this season, surrendering just a 1.96 ERA across 23.0 afternoon innings.
Greene himself is in a notable slump, recording 1 or fewer total bases in 8 of his last 10 games and hitting just .237 in that span. Furthermore, Greene's power potential is dampened today by 7 mph winds blowing directly in from left field, which typically suppresses extra-base hits at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Batting 5th in a Tigers lineup that averages only 3.8 runs per game also increases the likelihood of Greene receiving only four plate appearances, leaving little room for error to reach the two-base mark. Risk: Greene leads the team with a .307 average and is always a threat for a multi-hit game or a single gap double that would instantly clear this line.
GARY'S PICK
COLSON MONTGOMERYRBI OVER 0.5
MLBWhite Sox· +145
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 1
Colson Montgomery is elevated into a primary run-producing role today, batting cleanup for a White Sox team seeking a series sweep. Montgomery's matchup against Keider Montero is statistically ideal; he has already homered off Montero in their limited head-to-head history, and Montero has struggled mightily in afternoon starts this season, posting a 6.32 ERA during the day. With the White Sox offense clicking (scoring 11 runs over the first two games of this series) and Montero on a four-game losing streak, Montgomery should see multiple high-leverage opportunities with runners on base. The Tigers' overall defensive and pitching form (6-21 in May) provides a high floor for White Sox run production. Risk: Montero carries a low 1.07 WHIP despite his ERA, meaning he can limit baserunners and leave Montgomery with fewer RBI opportunities if the top of the order fails to reach.
Colson Montgomery
RBI over 0.5
+145 · CASHED · ACTUAL 1
White Sox
Colson Montgomery is elevated into a primary run-producing role today, batting cleanup for a White Sox team seeking a series sweep. Montgomery's matchup against Keider Montero is statistically ideal; he has already homered off Montero in their limited head-to-head history, and Montero has struggled mightily in afternoon starts this season, posting a 6.32 ERA during the day.
With the White Sox offense clicking (scoring 11 runs over the first two games of this series) and Montero on a four-game losing streak, Montgomery should see multiple high-leverage opportunities with runners on base. The Tigers' overall defensive and pitching form (6-21 in May) provides a high floor for White Sox run production.
Risk: Montero carries a low 1.07 WHIP despite his ERA, meaning he can limit baserunners and leave Montgomery with fewer RBI opportunities if the top of the order fails to reach.

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