Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series Preview
The Chicago White Sox are on a bit of a hot streak after winning their past two series over the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds in the past week. They’ll be making the quick trip up I-94 for their first inter-league road series of the season as the Milwaukee Brewers will be hosting the Sox for a three-game series.
Season Series
This is the first and only time that the White Sox and Brewers will play each other.
Season Standings
The White Sox are 12-16 and 6.5 games behind the Kansas City Royals in the AL Central.
The Brewers are 11-21 and 11.5 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central.
Next: Probable Pitchers
May 5, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Probable Pitchers
Monday, May 11th @ 7:20 PM EST
Jeff Samardzija (2-2) vs. Wily Peralta (1-4)
Samardzija is coming off his suspension and one of his better starts of the season against the Tigers in his last start.
Tuesday, May 12th @ 8:10 PM EST
Chris Sale (2-1) vs. Mike Fiers (1-4)
Sale, like Samardzija, is coming off his suspension as well; however, his last few starts have been less than impressive.
Wednesday, May 13th @ 8:10 PM EST
Jose Quintana (1-3) vs. Jimmy Nelson (3-1)
Quintana is the king of the no decisions. He’s started 93 games in his career and has only rendered a decision in 44 of them.
Next: Team Leaders
Brewers Team Leaders
Offensive
Home Runs
Adam Lind (6)
Batting Average
Lind (.318)
Runs Batted In
Lind (17)
Pitching
Earned Run Average
Peralta (3.92)
Wins
Michael Blazek (3)
Strikeouts
Fiers (42)
May 6, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher David Robertson (30) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at U.S Cellular Field. The Chicago White Sox defeat the Detroit Tigers 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
White Sox Team Leaders
Offense
Home Runs
Jose Abreu (6)
Batting Average
Avisail Garcia (.327)
Runs Batted In
Abreu (17)
Pitching
Earned Run Average
Samardzija (4.38)
Wins
David Robertson (3)
Strikeouts
Samardzija (29)
Next: News and Notes
May 10, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell sits in the dugout before game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Brewers News and Notes
- The Brewers were the first team to fire a manager in 2015, replacing Ron Roenicke with Craig Counsell
- As a team, the Brewers have struck out 260 times.
- Batting .229 as a team, which ranks fifth-worst in all of baseball.
- Carlos Gomez has only played in 14 games this year.
- Opposing teams are hitting .307 against Peralta.
- Jimmy Nelson is averaging 8.8K/9 this year.
May 6, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
White Sox News and Notes
- Chris Sale has given up 13 earned runs in the past 8.1 innings pitched.
- Jeff Samardzija is 2-6 all-time against the Brewers.
- David Robertson gave up his first run of the season in Sunday’s victory against the Reds.
- The White Sox are second-to-last in MLB in steals with only six on the season.