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Cleveland Guardians Favorited to Dominate Chicago White Sox in Sunday Showdown

In this content, we have a preview of the Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox game scheduled for Sunday, August 10. The Guardians are in a competitive position in the American League Central, closely trailing the Tigers and also contending for a wildcard spot. The White Sox, on the other hand, have the worst record in the American League, particularly struggling in home games. The starting pitchers for the game are Slade Cecconi for the Guardians and Davis Martin for the White Sox, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 P.M. EST. For more information and predictions on this matchup, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -137 | White Sox +120
• Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+115) | White Sox +1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 58%.

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland currently holds the second spot in the American League Central division, trailing the Tigers by at least six games. They are also just one game behind for a wild card spot in the American League. The Guardians have a winning record when playing on the road and have won eight of their last nine games leading into Saturday night. On Sunday, Slade Cecconi will start for the Guardians against the White Sox. Cecconi has a 5-4 record with a 3.72 ERA in 14 starts this season. The Guardians have won 8 out of 14 games when Cecconi has started, including 5 out of 7 on the road. Despite a struggling offensive performance this season, hitting .229 as a team, Cleveland has been performing well in the second half of the calendar with a .258 average since the break. However, they have struggled against the White Sox, hitting just .198 against them this season.

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox currently hold the second worst record in Major League Baseball, ranking just above the Rockies in the American League. The team has suffered five consecutive losses leading up to Saturday's game. Davis Martin will be starting for the White Sox against the Guardians on Sunday, with a 3-9 record and a 4.11 ERA in his 16 starts and one relief appearance this season. Despite having a 3.04 ERA in eight home starts, the White Sox have a 4-13 record when Martin is on the mound. The team's batting average of .229 is second worst in the league, with the fourth fewest runs scored and the second worst in hits. The White Sox also rank 23rd in home runs hit, with a .231 batting average at home. Since the All-Star break, the team has a .270 batting average, but is hitting just .180 against Cleveland this season.

Guardians on the Rise: Strong Pitching and Hitting Propel Team to Wild Card Contention

Since the All-Star break, the Guardians have shown significant improvement, winning eight of their last nine games and climbing the wild card standings. The team's hitting has become more consistent and their pitching has become more reliable. Slade Cecconi, with a road ERA of 2.63, is expected to set the tone for the upcoming game against the struggling White Sox. Cleveland has a strong record of 5-2 on the road when Cecconi is pitching. In contrast, the White Sox offense has struggled against Cleveland this season, hitting just .180. Davis Martin, with a season ERA of 4.11, has not performed well for the White Sox, who are 4-13 when he pitches. Based on these factors, it is advisable to consider the Guardians as potential favorites in this matchup.

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