Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians 4/19/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 04/18/2022 at 10:24 PM ET

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians 4/19/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

AL Central Division rivals will clash on Tuesday night, when the Chicago White Sox visit the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox have won six of their first nine games and hold a two-game lead over Cleveland for first place. On Sunday, Chicago committed three errors during an ugly 9-3 home loss versus Tampa Bay.

Thirty-four year old left-hander Dallas Keuchel (1-0 5.40 ERA) will take the mound for the White Sox in this matchup. Last time out, Keuchel allowed three runs in five innings during a 6-4 home victory versus Seattle.

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to rebound after a home opening weekend sweep against San Francisco. On Sunday, Cleveland went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base during an 8-1 home loss. C Austin Hedges had an RBI double for the Indians, who scored just four runs total in the three games.

2020 American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber (0-0 2.70 ERA) will make his third start for the Guardians. In his last start, Bieber allowed three runs in five plus innings during a 10-5 road victory against Cincinnati.

Chicago 3B Yoan Moncada is still experiencing discomfort with an oblique strain and remains on the 10-day injured list. Through nine games, Chicago ranks 22nd in OPS and 21st in runs scored. For the season, Cleveland ranks 3rd in OPS and 4th in runs scored. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Guardians win 3-2.