Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins 9/27/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox open a three-game series on the road versus the Minnesota Twins. Chicago is 76-77 following its 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The White Sox have lost each of the last six and are 10 games behind first place in the American League Central. Chicago is fifth in the AL wildcard race, but 7 ½ games behind the third and final spot currently held by Seattle.

First baseman Jose Abreu is batting .304 to lead Chicago and has team highs in RBIs with 73, hits with 176 and on-base percentage at .377. Right fielder Andrew Vaughn is the leader in home runs with 17. On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox will send Lance Lynn to the mound. The right-hander is 7-6 with a 4.02 ERA, 116 Ks and 17 BBs.

Minnesota dropped to 74-79 following its 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Minnesota has lost six of the last seven and the Twins are third in the American League Central, 12 games behind first-place. In the AL wildcard race, Minnesota is 9 ½ games behind the third and final spot and on the verge of being eliminated from contention.

First baseman Luis Arraez is batting .313 to lead Minnesota and has team highs in hits with 164 and on-base percentage at .371. Shortstop Carlos Correa is the leader in home runs with 21, as Bryon Buxton (28 HRs) is out injured. First baseman Jose Miranda is the leader in RBIs with 64. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins will send Bailey Ober to the mound. The right-hander is 1-3 with a 3.71 ERA, 37 Ks and 9 BBs.