The Chicago White Sox (10-28) are looking to break their streak of losses as they return home to face the Miami Marlins (14-22) after a disappointing four-game sweep in Kansas City. The team has struggled recently, recording a 3-7 record in their last ten games and holding the second-lowest OPS over the past week at .534, just ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tonight’s game will see right-hander Bryse Wilson on the mound for the White Sox. Wilson has experienced a challenging season, posting a 5.56 ERA over 22 2/3 innings. In his last seven games, his performance has deteriorated further, with a high 7.47 ERA. His walk rate is concerning at 10.4%—averaging over four walks per nine innings—while his strikeout rate stands at a low 14.2%. The White Sox hope for Wilson to deliver some quality innings before the ball is handed over to a struggling bullpen.
An interesting change to the lineup sees Jacob Amaya replacing Chase Meidroth at shortstop. With Amaya stepping in, Jake Vargas will take over first base and lead off. Andrew Vaughn, who has had a rough batting average of .186, will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth. Nonetheless, Vaughn has shown some improvement, slashing .304/.304/.435 over the last week, even though he has not been able to walk for additional base opportunities.
The updated White Sox lineup for tonight is as follows:
– Vargas 1B
– Thaiss C
– Robert Jr. CF
– Vaughn DH
– Rojas 3B
– Sosa 2B
– Baldwin LF
– Taylor RF
– Amaya SS
On the other side, the Marlins will send Max Meyer to make his eighth start of the season. Meyer has proven to be reliable with a 3.92 ERA in 39 innings. His slider, which he throws 37.4% of the time, has been particularly effective, boasting a 45% strikeout rate and a 46% whiff rate, making it a potential challenge for the White Sox hitters this evening.
Offensively, the Marlins have not fared much better than the White Sox, with a .627 OPS and a .217 team batting average, ranking just above the White Sox in the league. Agustín Ramírez has been a standout player for Miami recently, achieving an impressive .963 OPS with four home runs in just 14 games. Kyle Stowers has also been a consistent performer, carrying an .879 OPS with a .504 slugging percentage this season.
The first pitch of the game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT. Fans can expect clear skies but cooler temperatures, in the mid-to-low 50s, which may feel unusual for May. The game will be broadcast live on CHSN and can also be listened to on ESPN AM 1000.
Despite recent struggles, there’s always hope in sports, and the White Sox will aim to turn the tide with a strong performance in front of their home crowd.