Tigers at White Sox 9/5/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Detroit Tigers conclude a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. On Monday, the Tigers were beaten by the White Sox 4-2 in the opening game of the series. Michael Fulmer pitched well for the Tigers for 5 2/3 innings allowing just one hit and one run before being hit by a sharp comebacker on the shin. Fulmer did not get a decision in the game.

Matt Davidson hit a game-ending two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth as the White Sox rallied from one run down to win. Daniel Palka hit a home run for the second straight game in the ninth to tie the score and leads all of baseball with six home runs in the ninth. Nicholas Castellanos leads Detroit with a .291 batting average and team highs in home runs with 20, RBIs with 75 and hits with 155. Detroit has a team batting average of .242 while opposing hitters are averaging .258 at the plate against Tigers pitching. On Wednesday, the Tigers will send Jordan Zimmerman to the mound. The right-hander this season is 6-6 with an ERA of 4.22, 94 Ks and 18 BBs.

Jose Abreu remains on the White Sox disabled list but leads the team with a .272 batting average and team highs in home runs with 22, in RBIs with 78 and hits with 129. Chicago has a team batting average of .245 while opposing hitters are averaging .250 at the plate against White Sox pitching. On Wednesday, the White Sox will send Michael Kopech to the mound. The right-hander this season is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.82, 9 Ks and 1 BB.