Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers 9/17/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/16/2022 at 10:55 PM ET

The Chicago White Sox play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Chicago improved to 74-70 following its 8-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Chicago has won six of the last eight and the White Sox are three games behind first-place in the American League Central. Chicago is six games behind the third and final AL wildcard spot.

First baseman Jose Abreu is batting .312 with 69 RBIs, 170 hits and an on-base percentage of .386 to lead Chicago in each category. Regular Andrew Vaughn is the leader in home runs with 16, while Abreu is second in home runs with 15. On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will send Johnny Cueto to the mound. The right-hander is 7-8 with a 3.09 ERA, 88 Ks and 31 BBs.

Detroit dropped to 54-89 following its 2-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Detroit was swept in its three-game series with the Astros and the Tigers have lost four straight and eight of the last 11. Detroit is last in the American League Central 22 ½ games behind first-place and has been eliminated from postseason contention.

Shortstop Javier Baez is batting .233 with 13 home runs, 56 RBIs, 114 hits and an on-base percentage of .274 to lead Detroit in each category. Jeimer Candelario is tied for the lead in home runs with 13 and is second in RBIs with 45. On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound. The left-hander is 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA, 52 KS and 26 BB.

Chicago has won each of its last five played on the road against Detroit. Chicago White Sox starter Johnny Cueto had a below par start last time out, but prior to that had two consecutive strong outings in which the right-hander gave up just two runs across the 11 ⅓ innings. Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez was hit hard last time out allowing five runs on 10 hits across five innings. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 6-2.

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