The Chicago White Sox (36-66) are hoping to recover from a narrow 4-3 defeat that halted their four-game winning streak, as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays. Righthander Jonathan Cannon will take the mound for the White Sox in his 15th start of the 2025 season. Currently, he has a record of 4-7 with a 4.18 ERA and has struck out 63 batters over 84 innings pitched. Cannon’s last outing was impressive; he lasted seven innings and secured a win with a quality start on July 18.
The Rays will respond with Taj Bradley, who has a record of 6-6 and a 4.35 ERA across 20 starts, totaling 109 and 2/3 innings. Bradley has recorded 95 strikeouts this season, and this will be the first time he faces the White Sox in his career.
The South Side offense has shown signs of resurgence lately, scoring 39 runs across their last five games, including a commanding 8-3 victory over the Rays earlier in the series. Luis Robert Jr., who did not play yesterday, is currently on an eight-game hitting streak, contributing to the team’s improving performance despite an overall batting average of .223, which remains the lowest in the league. Their pitching staff boasts a somewhat better collective ERA of 4.04, ranking 19th in major league baseball.
Contrastingly, the Rays (52-49) showcase a strong offense, holding a .256 team batting average, which places them third overall in the league. Yandy Díaz is a standout player, hitting .290 along with 16 home runs and 34 walks. Additionally, Junior Caminero has emerged as a major power source for the team with 25 home runs and 65 RBIs.
Fans can catch the game live on CHSN at 6:35 p.m. CST, available through Comcast, Fubo, and DIRECTV. For those without access to these platforms, radio coverage will be provided by Len Kasper and Darin Jackson on ESPN 1000.
This matchup presents an exciting opportunity for the White Sox to build on their recent offensive momentum against a strong Rays team. With players like Cannon and Robert stepping up, optimism abounds for a competitive game ahead.