Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians: 5 Bold Predictions

Apr 9, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Tommy Medica (54) tags out Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) on a ground out in the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

3. The Player of the Series will be …

I’m picking Jason Kipnis of the Indians.

This guy is due for a few breakout games. In nine games this season, he has multiple hits in just two of those as he holds a .194 batting average with six RBIs.

The White Sox’s shaky pitching, mixed with Kipnis due to get on a streak of hitting (he’s too good of a player to be batting under .200) could be a perfect storm for the Indians’ second baseman.