Houston Astros (39-24) vs Chicago White Sox (30-31)
Game Info: Friday, June 17, 2022 at 8:10 pm (Minute Maid Park)
Framber Valdez (6-3) (2.64) vs Lucas Giolito (4-2) (3.88)
Betting Odds: Houston Astros -208 / Chicago White Sox +150 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Chicago White Sox will visit the Houston Astros in the first game of their series in the American League West versus American League Central from Minute Maid Park on Friday night. The weather is expected to be humid with a 0% chance of rain and 10.3 miles per hour winds.
The Chicago White Sox are coming off of a 13 run win against the Detroit Tigers in their last game. Yoán Moncada had five hits and five RBI, including a run-scoring single to help the White Sox pull off the easy win. The series ended in a three game sweep in favor of the Chicago White sox.
Vince Velasquez got the start for the Chicago White Sox. He has a 4.93 ERA, with 36 strikes and a 1.33 whip. He pitched 2 2/3 innings in the win before calling it a night.
Chicago White Sox left-hander, Lucas Giolito will be the starter for this one. He has a 3.88 ERA with 70 strikes and a 1.44 whip.
The Houston Astros are coming off of a 7 run win against the Texas Rangers in their last game. Marton Maldonado had a two-run double to help Houston get the win here. The series ended at 2-1 in favor of the Houston Astros.
Luis Garcia got the start for the Houston Astros. He has a 3.41 ERA, with 69 strikes and a 1.03 whip. He struck out nine without a walk over six innings while limiting Texas to two runs and four hits in the win.
Houston Astros right-hander, Framber Valdez will be the starter for this one. He has a 2.64 ERA with 61 strikes and a 1.13 whip.
The White Sox are 20-49 in their last 69 games as an underdog and are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. The Astros are 29-12 in their last 41 games as a favorite and are 31-13 in their last 44 games on grass. The Astros are 90-38 in their last 128 home games vs. a team with a losing record. The Astros should begin this series with a win.