Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox 10/11/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Guaranteed Rate Field Will host game 4 of the ALDS Monday afternoon between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox. Houston comes into this game with a 2-1 series lead following a 12-6 loss in game three. Luis Garcia got the start for Houston giving up five runs on five hits including one home run across 2.2 innings of work resulting in a no decision. Yimi Garcia came on in relief giving up four runs on four hits after recording only one out leading to the loss.

Offensively Houston started the game off well but finished with only six hits in 33 at bats, while going 3-7 with runners in scoring position to leave four men on base. Kyle Tucker led the way for the Houston offense going 2-4 on the day including a two run home run in the third inning to drive in four total runs. 

The Chicago White Sox come into game four riding high after the offensive explosion in game three kept their season alive. Chicago piled on 16 hits in twelve runs in game 3 to force game 4 on Monday. Leury Garcia was a star for Chicago in game 3 driving in four total runs including a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to give Chicago the lead. Yasmani Grandal chipped in with a two-run home run in the third inning, while adding another hit to drive in 3 total runs.

Dylan Cease struggle on the mound to start the game giving up three runs on two hits after recording only 5 outs resulting in a no decision. Michael Kopech got the win for Chicago after 2.1 innings of work despite giving up three runs on four hits including one home run.