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White Sox seek to extend win streak, take on the Padres
TL;DR
The Chicago White Sox aim to extend their win streak against the San Diego Padres on Saturday at 8:40 p.m. EDT. Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox, while Michael King takes the mound for the Padres.
Key points
- White Sox aim to extend win streak
- Game against Padres on Saturday at 8:40 p.m. EDT
- Sean Burke vs. Michael King as starting pitchers
- White Sox record: 15-17, Padres record: 19-12
- Padres favored with a line of -200
Chicago White SoxSan Diego PadresSean BurkeMichael King
Chicago White Sox (15-17, third in the AL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-12, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Sean Burke (1-2, 3.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Padres: Michael King (3-1, 2.41 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)
LINE: Padres -200, White Sox +165; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the San Diego Padres.
San Diego has a 10-7 record at home and a 19-12 record overall. The Padres have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .381.
Chicago is 8-9 on the road and 15-17 overall. The White Sox have a 12-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Xander Bogaerts is seventh on the Padres with seven extra base hits (two doubles and five home runs). Manny Machado is 10 for 40 with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.
Munetaka Murakami has 13 home runs, 27 walks and 26 RBIs while hitting .239 for the White Sox. Colson Montgomery is 12 for 39 with a double, four home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What time do the White Sox play the Padres on Saturday?
The White Sox play the Padres at 8:40 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the White Sox and Padres?
Sean Burke is starting for the White Sox, and Michael King is starting for the Padres.
What are the current records of the White Sox and Padres?
The White Sox have a record of 15-17, while the Padres are 19-12.
