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Tampa Bay Rays Look to Rebound Against Chicago White Sox After Surprising Loss

The article discusses the final game of a weekend series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox, which is set to take place on Sunday afternoon. The White Sox were able to secure a surprising victory in the opening game of the series on Friday, but the Rays will be looking to bounce back in the final game. The starting pitchers for the game are Zack Littell for the Rays and Erick Fedde for the White Sox. Despite Tampa Bay being the betting favorite, the line has remained unchanged. The outcome of the second game on Saturday night will determine if the White Sox can secure a series win or if the Rays will come out on top.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays -181 | White Sox +162
• Spread: Rays -1.5 (-114) | White Sox +1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 64%.

Tampa Bay vs Chicago Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays had a disappointing loss to the Chicago White Sox in the opening game of their set on Friday night. The Rays, now 13-14 on the season, are tied for fourth in the AL East, 3.5 games behind the Yankees for the top spot. Despite a strong performance by Curtis Mead, who had two hits and an RBI, Tampa Bay struggled at the plate, going two for 13 with runners in scoring position and leaving 12 runners on base. Zach Eflin took the loss on the mound, allowing five runs in six innings of work. In the upcoming game, Zack Littell will be starting for the Rays, with a record of 1-1 and a 3.33 ERA this season. With a power ranking of 24, Tampa Bay is currently ranked 20th in offense and 25th in defense, averaging 3.96 runs scored and allowing 4.88 runs per game this season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox ended a seven-game losing streak with a win in the opening game of the season, improving their record to 4-22 and placing them at the bottom of the AL Central standings. They were led by strong performances from players like Nicky Lopez, Tommy Pham, and Martin Maldonado. Pitcher Chris Flexen earned the win with a solid outing. Erick Fedde will take the mound for the White Sox in the upcoming game, boasting a 1-0 record with a 2.73 ERA this season. The White Sox currently have a power ranking of 30 and are struggling offensively and defensively, facing a tough matchup against Tampa Bay who has won two out of their last three matchups.

Tampa Bay Rays Struggle in Recent Game Against White Sox, Looking to Make Comeback in Next Match

The Tampa Bay team displayed poor performance in the recent game against the White Sox, resulting in a rare victory for their opponents. It is uncommon for the Rays to have difficulty with runners in scoring position, as seen by their two out of 13 record in the last game. Pitcher Fedde has shown strong performance since returning from Korea, where he had an impressive record of 20-6 with a 2.00 ERA for the NC Dinos. However, it is worth noting that his previous stats with the Nationals were less favorable. Despite a recent struggle from Littell, the White Sox lineup is not known for exceptional hitting capabilities. Therefore, the Rays are predicted to bounce back and secure a victory in the upcoming game.

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