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Colorado Rockies to Face Chicago White Sox in Three-Game Series at Guaranteed Rate Field, Hudson vs. Thorpe on the Mound

The Colorado Rockies will face off against the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field, starting on Friday night. Dakota Hudson with a 5.63 ERA will be on the mound for the Rockies, while Drew Thorpe with a 5.02 ERA will be pitching for the White Sox. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM ET, with Chicago opening as the home favorite with odds at -126.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +114 | White Sox -126
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-190) | White Sox -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.

Colorado vs Chicago Stats

Colorado Rockies

Right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson will be starting for the Colorado team in the upcoming series, despite his recent struggles on the mound. In his last outing against the Nationals, Hudson allowed eight runs over just three innings, resulting in a loss. He has lost three consecutive starts and has a season ERA of 5.63. The 29-year-old has not been performing well in 2024, with a record of 2-10 over the first half of the season.

The Colorado team is currently on a three-game losing streak and has lost eight of their last 10 games. They fell to 27-53 after a recent loss to the Houston Astros. The team has struggled both offensively and defensively, ranking 16th in offense and last in defense. With a power ranking of 29, they sit in last place in the National League West. The team has given up the most hits and runs in the MLB this season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

Drew Thorpe will be starting in the first game of the upcoming home series after a successful outing against the Tigers last Saturday. Thorpe earned his first win in the major leagues with a strong performance, relying heavily on his changeup. Although he has struggled with walks in previous games, he showed improvement in his last start. The Chicago White Sox recently suffered a disappointing series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, being shut out for the 12th time this season. They have a power ranking of 27 and are struggling offensively and defensively, currently sitting at 22-61 overall. Despite a recent loss, Colorado managed to win one game out of three against Chicago in their last matchup.

Rockies vs. White Sox: Battle of Struggling Teams Set for Friday Night

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox, two struggling teams in Major League Baseball, will face off in the first game of a three-game series on Friday night. Chicago currently holds a dismal record of 21-61, sitting 40 games below .500. On the other hand, Colorado finds itself at the bottom of the NL West standings, with a record of 8-52 in their last 10 games. Despite their struggles, Drew Thorpe is expected to deliver a strong performance, especially after his successful use of his changeup against the Tigers in the previous series. While Colorado has allowed the most runs and hits in the league, the White Sox, who rank last in OPS, are not likely to make solid contact. This game is predicted to be low-scoring, with the White Sox narrowly coming out on top.

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