Game 2 of a three-game series in Chicago, Illinois, between the White Sox (68-63) and Texas Rangers (66-66) takes place on Tuesday’s MLB slate. The Rangers earned a dominant 11-2 victory in Monday’s opener for their second win in a row and took over sole possession of first place in the AL West.
The Rangers got things started early in the series opener, taking a 5-2 lead after three innings and never looking back. Texas hit six doubles in the ballgame, including two from veteran shortstop Corey Seager, while Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each hit home runs in the win as the lineup batted .333 with runners in scoring position. Rangers starter Kumar Rocker pitched 5.2 innings while allowing only two earned runs and recording eight strikeouts, with his only blemish being a two-run home run by White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters in the second inning.
The Rangers could be in line for another win Tuesday night as two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is scheduled to take the mound. The veteran right-hander is 9-8 with a 3.77 ERA this season and has allowed just three earned runs over his last three starts, including six scoreless innings in which he allowed one hit and recorded 10 strikeouts against Washington on Aug. 20. The White Sox will counter with left-hander Anthony Kay, who is 9-6 with a 3.96 ERA and has posted a 2.66 ERA through his first four starts of August.
Rangers vs. White Sox Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Rangers as road favorites following their blowout win and with deGrom on the mound:
- Moneyline: Rangers -110, White Sox +100
- Run Line: Rangers -1.5 (+160), White Sox +1.5 (-170)
- Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (+105), Under 7.5 (-115)
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Rangers vs. White Sox Predictions
Both the Rangers and White Sox are in heated races atop their respective divisions during the playoff push, so don’t miss the chance to get in on the action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook as every game matters for these teams moving forward. Make sure to check out the Stats Hub, where you can find valuable baseball betting insights and trends to help make more informed wagers for the game like the pick below:
White Sox vs. Rangers Best Bet: Jacob deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115)
Jacob deGrom has been an elite strikeout pitcher over the course of his decorated career, and that hasn’t changed even at 38 years old. His 157 strikeouts are the eighth-most in the American League this season, and he’s averaging more than 6.5 strikeouts per start, while his 11.16 K/9 is well above the major league average.
The White Sox have had an unexpectedly good season, entering Tuesday in first place in the AL Central, but this young lineup still has its flaws, having struck out the fourth-most times in MLB this year. The White Sox’s 345 strikeouts since the All-Star break are the most by any team during that span, and their 224 strikeouts in August are also the most in the majors for the month.
deGrom has already pitched against the White Sox once this year, back on July 20, and although his six strikeouts in that game fell just short of his total for Tuesday night, he’s coming off a 10-strikeout performance in his last outing and has gone over 6.5 strikeouts in six of his last 10 starts.
- White Sox vs. Rangers Player Prop Pick for Aug. 25: Jacob deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for TEX-CWS
Munetaka Murakami last homered on Aug. 18, but the Japanese rookie’s home run prop is still attracting the most action for Tuesday night’s game against the Rangers:
- Munetaka Murakami – Over 0.5 Home Runs
- Corey Seager – Over 0.5 Hits
- Miguel Vargas – Over 0.5 Hits
- Jacob deGrom – Over 6.5 Strikeouts
- Munetaka Murakami – Over 0.5 Hits
Rangers vs. White Sox Game Info
- 📍 Where: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25
- ⏰ First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Rangers: Jacob deGrom
- White Sox: Anthony Kay
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