Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox 10/12/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Guaranteed Rate Field will host game 4 of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday after a weather delay on Monday. Houston comes into this game up 2-1 this series following a loss in game three. Yimi Garcia took the loss for Houston in a relief appearance giving up four runs on four hits including one home run after recording only one out.

Offensively Houston hit the ball well early on scoring all six runs in the first four innings of the game but went quiet over the last five innings. Kyle Tucker led the way for Houston going 2-4 from the plate including a two-run home run in the third inning to drive in four total runs. Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman chipped in with one RBI each.

The Chicago White Sox finally found their offense in game three compiling 16 hits in 41 at bats including 8-15 with runners in scoring position. Leury Garcia was the star of the Chicago lineup driving in four runs including a three-run home run in the third inning to give Chicago the lead. Catcher Yasmani Grandal chipped into the huge Chicago third inning with a two-run home run.

Dylan Cease struggled on the mound for Chicago giving up three runs on two hits after recording only 5 outs resulting in a no decision. Michael Kopech recorded the win despite giving up three runs on five hits including one home run after recording 7 outs. Chicago bullpen held true over the final four innings giving up no runs on no hits to seal the win.