White Sox at Athletics 7/12/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 8:13 AM ET

White Sox at Athletics 7/12/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Chicago White Sox are set to visit Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California for an American League clash against the Oakland Athletics. The Chicago White Sox come into this matchup with a 42-44 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Chicago Cubs with a win, 3-1. Ivan Nova received the starting nod for the Chicago White Sox, and he had success as he went 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out 4 batters. Eloy Jimenez had a big game from the plate for the Chicago White Sox as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs.

The Chicago White Sox are set to start Ivan Nova (4-7, 5.58 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out 4 batters against the Chicago Cubs. Ivan Nova last recorded a start against the Oakland Athletics during the 2016 season, and he had success as he posted a 1.29 ERA. The Oakland Athletics come into this matchup with a 50-41 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Seattle Mariners with a win, 7-4. Daniel Mengden received the starting nod for the Oakland Athletics, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.1 innings. Matt Olson had a solid game from the plate for the Oakland Athletics as he contributed 1 HR and 3 RBIs.

The Oakland Athletics are set to start Mike Fiers (8-3, 3.87 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Mike Fiers had success in 3 starts against the Chicago White Sox during the 2018 season as he went 1-0 with a 3.71 ERA.

The Oakland Athletics have dominated the Chicago White Sox as of recent as they have won 7 of their last 9 meetings. The Oakland Athletics have a major pitching advantage in this matchup as Mike Fiers brings an impressive 8-3 record into this start. The Oakland Athletics made a late push towards the early Wild Card race as they only sit 2 games out from being in the driver’s seat of the 1st WC spot. The Oakland Athletics will be looking to get Matt Chapman back on track after a failed attempt at the Homerun derby and playing in his home ballpark is the right step. Final Score Prediction, Oakland Athletics win 6-3.

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