Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins 4/23/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Chicago White Sox play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday when visiting the Minnesota Twins. Chicago dropped to 6-6 following its 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Chicago has lost three straight and was swept by Cleveland in its three-game series with the Guardians. Chicago is second in the American League Central, one game behind the first place Guardians.

Jose Abreu is batting .220 to lead Chicago and the first baseman has a team high .289 on-base percentage. Center fielder Luis Robert is the leader in home runs with two, while left fielder Eloy Jimenez is the leader in RBIs with seven and shortstop Tim Anderson this leader in hits with 12. On Saturday, Chicago will send Vince Velasquez to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA, 7 Ks and 6 BB.

Minnesota improved to 5-8 following its 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. With the victory, Minnesota avoided being swept in its three-game series with the Royals after losing each of the first two. In Thursday's victory, Miguel Sano hit a sacrifice fly during the second inning to score the only run of the game. Minnesota is last in the AL Central, 2 ½ games behind first place Cleveland.

Gio Urshela is batting .270 to lead Minnesota and the third baseman has a team high .341 on base percentage. The leader in home runs is Jorge Polanco with two, as Byron Buxton (3 HRs) is injured. Catcher Gary Sanchez is the leader in RBIs with eight. On Saturday, Minnesota will send Dylan Monday to the mound. The right-hander is 2-0 with a 0.87 ERA, 8 Ks and 1 BBs.