Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds Series Preview
Apr 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws a pitch against the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago White Sox are hosting the Cincinnati Reds this weekend in Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field for a three-game series. This will be the Sox first Interleague series and will also mark the starting debut of last years third overall pick, Carlos Rodon, as he will make his career start on Saturday.
The Reds come in with a record of 14-14 and are in third place in the NL Central seven games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
The White Sox enter the series at 10-15 and in fourth place in the AL Central. They are coming off taking two-of-three games from the Detroit Tigers and are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Probable Starters
Friday May 8th @ 8:10 EST
Jason Marquis(3-1) vs. Hector Noesi(0-3)
Marquis has been a pleasant surprise for the Reds and Noesi is fighting for his spot in the rotation every time he goes out and takes the mound.
May 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Saturday May 9th @ 7:10 EST
Johnny Cueto(2-3) vs. Carlos Rodon(0-0)
What a way to start your career as a starter facing arguably one of the best pitchers in the game in Cueto.
Sunday May 10th @ 2:10 EST
Michael Lorenzen(1-1) vs. John Danks(1-3)
Lorenzen is a rookie who will be making his third career start. Danks like Noesi is also battling for a rotation spot and could be the odd man out depending on how the weekend goes.
Next: Team leaders for Sox and Reds
May 5, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) singles against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. The Reds won 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Red Team Leaders
Apr 28, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) rounds second base after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Offense
Home Runs
Todd Frazier(10)
Batting Average
Brandon Phillips(.314)
Runs Batted In
Frazier(19)
Pitching
Earned Run Average
Mike Leake(2.47)
Wins
Marquis(3)
Strikeouts
Cueto(40)
White Sox Team Leaders
May 7, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Offense
Home Runs
Jose Abreu(5)
Batting Average
Avisail Garcia(.319)
Runs Batted In
Abreu(16)
Pitching
Earned Run Average
Jeff Samardzija(4.38)
Wins
Samardzija(2)
Strikeouts
Samardzija(29)
Next: News and Notes
Cincinnati Reds Notes
- Joey Votto could be facing a suspension for bumping an umpire after being ejected from Wednesday’s game.
- Marquis is 2-1 with a career ERA of 9.00 against the White Sox.
- Cueto has four straight seasons of sub 3.00 ERA
- In the month of May, Frazier has hit three home runs, but all three have been solo shots.
- Cincinnati as a team is batting .234. The league average is .250
- The Reds are third in MLB in home runs with 38
Chicago White Sox Notes
- Chris Sale and Samardzija both dropped their appeals of the suspensions stemming from the bench clearing brawl against Kansas City
- The White Sox have committed 20 errors on the season. They have only combined for 19 home runs and stolen bases.
- Abreu and Garcia lead the team in offensive war at .4
- This marks the first inter-league series for the Sox and after hosting Cincinnati they’ll head to Milwaukee.
Next: It's Carlos Rodon's Time