After a slow start to the series, I’m taking the Guardians to win this one. With Parker Messick on the mound for Cleveland, scoring opportunities will come at a premium for the visiting White Sox.
Score prediction: Guardians 4, White Sox 1
💰 White Sox vs. Guardians prediction & best bet
Guardians -1.5 (+130)
We like Cleveland’s chances of covering the run line if Parker Messick can help extend Chicago’s struggles against elite left-handed pitching. The 25-year-old enters Wednesday’s game with a 2.51 ERA and 178 strikeouts in 172 innings.
Chicago’s decision to name a starter late for Wednesday’s game could benefit Cleveland, especially if the White Sox bullpen has to cover heavy innings.
The White Sox bullpen is suffering from fatigue caused by the starting staff’s recent inability to go deep into games.
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SBR Edge: Cleveland's reliable 'pen
Cleveland’s bullpen won’t have any issues closing this one out if Messick sticks to the script. The Guardians’ bullpen has the fourth-best ERA in the American League, while the entire pitching staff leads MLB in total strikeouts with 1460.
