Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians 8/20/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Chicago White Sox play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday versus the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago is 61-58 following its 21-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday. Chicago has lost two straight following a five-game winning streak. The White Sox are third in the American League Central, 2 ½ games behind first place Cleveland.

First baseman Jose Abreu is batting .306 with 14 home runs, 137 hits and an on-base percentage of .381 to lead Chicago in each category. Designated hitter Andrew Vaughn is the leader in RBIs with 58. On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will send Johnny Cueto to the mound. The right-hander is 5-5 with a 2.78 ERA, 71 Ks and 24 BBs. 

Cleveland is 63-55 following its 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Cleveland rallied to score six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Tigers. The Guardians have won nine of the last 12 and have a one game lead at the top of the American League Central over the second-place Minnesota Twins.

Second baseman Andres Gimenez is batting .310 to lead Cleveland and shortstop Amed Rosario is the leader of hits with 131. Third baseman Jose Ramirez is the leader in home runs with 22 and RBIs with 98, while left fielder Steven Kwan is the leader in on-base percentage at .376. On Saturday, Cleveland Guardians will send Shane Bieber to the mound. The right-hander is 8-6 with a 3.18 ERA, 140 Ks and 29 BBs.