White Sox at Tigers 8/6/19 - Game 1 - MLB Picks & Predictions

In the first game of a Tuesday day-night doubleheader, the Chicago White Sox will take on the Detroit Tigers from Comerica Park. Last night, SS Tim Anderson collected three hits and scored twice to spark Chicago to a 7-4 road victory against Detroit. All-Star SP Lucas Giolito struck out eight batters and allowed three runs in six innings to improve to 12-5 for the White Sox.

Rookie right-hander Dylan Cease (1-4 6.43 ERA) will make his sixth career major league start for the White Sox. Last time out, Cease gave up seven hits and four runs in seven innings during a 4-0 home loss versus the Mets. The Detroit Tigers have lost 37 of their 50 home games and have been a trainwreck since the early part of the season. On Monday, SP Spencer Turnbull struck out seven batters in three innings but was removed with a pitch count of 76. JaCoby Jones connected on his 11th home run for the Tigers, who lost for a major league worst 76th time.

The Tigers will counter with talented left-hander Daniel Norris (3-8 4.67 ERA) in the opening game of the doubleheader. In his last start, Norris allowed three hits across five shutout frames to lead Detroit to a 9-1 road victory against the Angels.