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Arenado leads Diamondbacks against the White Sox after 4-hit game
TL;DR
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago White Sox after Nolan Arenado's four-hit game. The matchup features Davis Martin for the White Sox and Mike Soroka for the Diamondbacks.
Key points
- Diamondbacks are 14-10, third in the NL West
- White Sox are 9-15, fourth in the AL Central
- Nolan Arenado had a four-hit game
- Davis Martin has a 2.16 ERA
- Mike Soroka is 4-0 with a 2.78 ERA
Arizona DiamondbacksChicago White SoxNolan ArenadoDavis Martin
Chicago White Sox (9-15, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (14-10, third in the NL West)
Phoenix; Thursday, 3:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Davis Martin (3-1, 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Mike Soroka (4-0, 2.78 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
LINE: Diamondbacks -152, White Sox +127; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Chicago White Sox after Nolan Arenado's four-hit game on Wednesday.
Arizona has an 8-4 record at home and a 14-10 record overall. The Diamondbacks have the fourth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .422.
Chicago is 9-15 overall and 6-9 on the road. The White Sox are 7-4 in games when they scored five or more runs.
The teams play Thursday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ildemaro Vargas has five doubles, a triple, five home runs and 16 RBIs while hitting .364 for the Diamondbacks. Geraldo Perdomo is 13 for 36 with a double and three triples over the past 10 games.
Munetaka Murakami ranks second on the White Sox with 10 extra base hits (10 home runs). Colson Montgomery is 9 for 37 with three doubles, five home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 6-4, .287 batting average, 5.56 ERA, outscored opponents by one run
White Sox: 4-6, .255 batting average, 5.55 ERA, even run differential
INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 10-Day IL (groin), : 60-Day IL (wrist), : 60-Day IL (shoulder), : 10-Day IL (back), : 60-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow)
Q&A
What was Nolan Arenado's performance in the last game?
Nolan Arenado had a standout performance with four hits in the last game.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks vs. White Sox game?
Davis Martin will pitch for the White Sox, while Mike Soroka will start for the Diamondbacks.
What are the betting odds for the Diamondbacks vs. White Sox game?
The Diamondbacks are favored at -152, while the White Sox are at +127, with an over/under of 9 runs.
