Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles: Series Preview
Apr 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
After taking two of three in a rain-shortened series against the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox are traveling East to take on the defending AL East Champion, Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series beginning Monday night.
This is the first time these two teams will have met this season.
The White Sox enter the series one-game under .500 at 8-9, third place behind the Detroit Tigers and the Royals.
The Orioles, like Chicago, are a game under .500. They are currently in fourth place in the AL East and two games behind the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.
Here is a look at the upcoming series between the two American League teams.
Next: A look at the Orioles series
Apr 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Hector Noesi (48) throws a pitch to the Cleveland Indians during the first inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Probable Pitchers
Monday April 27 at 7:05 p.m. ET
Hector Noesi(0-2) vs. Ubaldo Jimenez(1-1)
Noesi is trying to keep his rotation spot from top prospect Carlos Rodon who may or may not get start this week, based on how the appeals go of Chris Sale and Jeff Samardzija for their roles in the bench clearing shenanigans against the Royals.
Tuesday April 28th, 2015 @ 7:05PM EST
Jeff Samardzija(1-1) vs. Chris Tillman(2-2)
Tillman is the closest thing to an ace that the Orioles have. Samardzija may make this start and then serve his suspension.
Wednesday April 29th, 2015 @ 7:05PM EST
Chris Sale(2-0) vs. Miguel Gonzalez(2-1)
Sale‘s suspension is under appeal so he it’s likely he’ll make this start but if he decides to drop it then Rodon could start here as well.
Next: White Sox vs. Orioles Team Leaders
Apr 25, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) hits a sacrifice fly in the tenth inning scoring center fielder Adam Jones (not pictured) against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Red Sox 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore Orioles Team Leaders
Offense
Home Runs – Adam Jones(5)
Batting Average – Jones(.403)
Runs Batted In – Jones(18)
Pitching
Earned Run Average – Wei-Yin Chen(2.78)
Wins – Gonzalez(2)
Strikeouts – Gonzalez(21)
Chicago White Sox Team Leader
Offense
Home Runs – Jose Abreu(5)
Batting Average – Abreu(.313)
Runs Batted In – Abreu(14)
Pitching
Earned Run Average – Sale(2.37)
Wins – Sale(2)
Strikeouts – David Robertson(17)
Next: News and Notes
Apr 11, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher David Robertson (30) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at U.S Cellular Field. The White Sox won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
News and Notes
Baltimore Orioles
- Lead MLB in runs with 104 scored.
- Third in MLB in team batting average at .284.
- In his past three starts against the White Sox Jimenez is sporting a 1-2 record with a 5.45 ERA.
- Alejandro De Aza loves hitting against Noesi as he is 5-for-8 with three RBIs.
- Over the past week Chris Davis is hitting .304 with two home runs as he attempts to regain his 2013 form.
- Closer Zach Britton blew his first save of the year on Saturday.
Chicago White Sox
- The White Sox have only played AL Central teams for the first 17 games of the season.
- This marks the only time Chicago will travel to Baltimore for the regular season.
- Chris Sale has not fared well against Baltimore over the past three years posting a 5.06 ERA and a 0-2 record.
- David Robertson in two innings of work Sunday struck out five batters.
- Rodon made his first professional appearance last week in relief but did not make any appearances in the past three games.
- The Sox will be looking to get back to .500 for the first time this season.
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