Tigers at White Sox 9/27/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 09/27/2019 at 3:08 AM ET
The Friday MLB schedule will get underway with the first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox from Guaranteed Rate Field. Detroit was swept at home by Minnesota during the week by a combined 19-7 score. The Tigers have lost 112 games and own the worst overall record in the majors.
Rookie right-hander Tyler Alexander (1-4 4.99 ERA) will make his eight career major league start for the Tigers. Through 48 plus innings, Alexander has struck out 43 batters and owns a 1.36 WHIP.
The Chicago White Sox have won 70 games this season and have a talented, young core to be excited about for the future. On Thursday, Daniel Palka crushed two home runs to power Chicago to an 8-0 home victory versus Cleveland. James McCann started the scoring off with a three-run blast for the White Sox.
The White Sox will turn to veteran right-hander Ivan Nova (11-12 4.80 ERA) in the first game of the doubleheader. Last time out, Nova allowed two runs over five innings of a 5-3 road victory against Detroit.
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Chicago SP Lucas Giolito has been shut down for the remainder of the season with a mild lat strain. Through 158 games, Detroit ranks 29th in OPS and 30th in runs scored. For the season, Chicago ranks 24th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. Take the Tigers to score a rare victory. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Tigers win 6-4.