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White Sox visit the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series
TL;DR
The Chicago White Sox face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series starting Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. EDT. Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox, while Merrill Kelly takes the mound for the Diamondbacks.
Key points
- White Sox record: 8-14, fourth in AL Central
- Diamondbacks record: 13-9, third in NL West
- Game starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT
- Sean Burke is pitching for the White Sox
- Merrill Kelly is pitching for the Diamondbacks
Chicago White SoxArizona DiamondbacksSean BurkeMerrill Kelly
Chicago White Sox (8-14, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (13-9, third in the NL West)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Sean Burke (0-2, 4.43 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (1-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, three strikeouts)
LINE: Diamondbacks -153, White Sox +129; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Arizona is 13-9 overall and 7-3 in home games. The Diamondbacks have the eighth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.01.
Chicago has an 8-14 record overall and a 5-8 record in road games. The White Sox have a 4-11 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll has three home runs, 11 walks and 16 RBIs while hitting .300 for the Diamondbacks. Ildemaro Vargas is 14 for 41 with four doubles, a home run and four RBIs over the past 10 games.
Munetaka Murakami leads the White Sox with eight home runs while slugging .542. Chase Meidroth is 9 for 39 with two doubles over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 7-3, .267 batting average, 4.25 ERA, outscored opponents by 10 runs
White Sox: 4-6, .214 batting average, 4.14 ERA, outscored by two runs
INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 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 time does the White Sox vs. Diamondbacks game start?
The game starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the White Sox and Diamondbacks?
Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox, and Merrill Kelly will pitch for the Diamondbacks.
What are the betting odds for the White Sox vs. Diamondbacks game?
The Diamondbacks are favored at -153, while the White Sox are at +129, with an over/under of 9 runs.
