On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox will go head-to-head at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM. The forecast predicts clear skies, setting the stage for an uninterrupted game of baseball.
Leading the charge for the Mariners will be George Kirby, who enters the game with a strong ERA of 3.202. Facing him from the mound for the White Sox will be Drew Thorpe, who boasts an ERA of 3.026. The Mariners, currently 8th in the AL West Division, have a record of 53-51, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. Despite their recent struggles with 2 wins in the last 10 games and a current losing streak of three, their overall divisional record stands at 19-13. Conversely, the White Sox are experiencing a tough season, positioned 15th in the AL Central with a record of 27-78 and a dismal .260 winning percentage. Their challenges are compounded by a current 11-game losing streak.
In terms of the game’s odds, the Mariners are favored with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of -160, reflecting their stronger season performance compared to the White Sox, who are underdogs with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of +136. The PointSpread for the game is set at 1.5, indicating a close contest is expected, while the OverUnder on runs scored is 7.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game between the two teams.