Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox 9/13/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 09/13/2020 at 9:45 AM ET

The Detroit Tigers are set to visit Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois for an AL Central clash against the Chicago White Sox. The Detroit Tigers come into this matchup with a 20-24 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Chicago White Sox, 4-3. SP Casey Mize received the starting nod for the Detroit Tigers, and he struggled as he gave up 2 earned runs while striking out 5 batters in 5.1 innings. OF Daz Cameron had a big game from the plate for the Detroit Tigers as he knocked in his first 2 career RBIs.

The Detroit Tigers are set to start Spencer Turnbull (4-2, 3.32 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 6 scoreless innings while only giving up 3 hits against the Milwaukee Brewers. Spencer Turnbull struggled in his last start against the Chicago White Sox as he gave up 3 earned runs in 2 innings on August 20th.

The Chicago White Sox come into this matchup with a 28-16 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Detroit Tigers, 4-3. SP Lucas Giolito received the starting nod for the Chicago White Sox, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.2 innings. OF Eloy Jimenez had a big game from the plate for the White Sox as he went 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs which pushed his season total to 12 HRs and 33 RBIs.

The Chicago White Sox have not yet named a starting pitcher for this matchup which points to this game being a bullpen-oriented clash. The Chicago White Sox have a very good pitching staff as they rank 4th in the MLB in team ERA (3.65), 12th in strikeouts (389), and 5th in opponents’ batting average (.230).

The Chicago White Sox are one of the hottest teams in the MLB as they have won 7 of their last 10 games and have taken the lead in the AL Central, and while they don’t have a starter announced for this game, their bats will continue to explode. The White Sox have one of the top lineups in baseball as Jose Abreu leads the team with 13 HRs and 40 RBIs while youngsters Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert are combining for 23 HRs and 60 RBIs. Spencer Turnbull has been a bright spot in the Detroit rotation as he has a 3.32 ERA, but his bullpen has been concerning and he has struggled one before against the Sox. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 7-4.

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