The Chicago White Sox (47-69) open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (62-54) with a Friday matchup at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Brewers will send Corbin Burnes (9-6) to the mound, while Michael Kopech (5-10) will answer the bell for the White Sox.
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Milwaukee vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCH
- Probable Pitchers: Burnes – MIL (9-6, 3.42 ERA) vs Kopech – CHW (5-10, 4.43 ERA)
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Brewers vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Burnes | Kopech | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 21 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 5-10 |
| 3.42 | ERA | 4.43 |
| 139.1 | IP | 107.2 |
| 50 | BB | 67 |
| 141 | SO | 112 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Corbin Burnes
- In his most recent appearance on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the righty tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering two hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.42, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .186 against him.
- Burnes is trying to build on a seventh-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 28-year-old ranks 22nd in ERA (3.42), seventh in WHIP (1.048), and 28th in K/9 (9.1).
- Burnes and his team are 8-15-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Burnes has started this season hit the over 12 times in 23 chances.
Burnes’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 5 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Phillies | Jul. 20 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| at Reds | Jul. 14 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Kopech
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 4.43 and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .211.
- In 21 starts this season, he’s earned five quality starts.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
- When Kopech starts, the White Sox are 11-10-0 against the spread.
- Kopech has had 21 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and seven of those matchups hit the over.
Kopech’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Aug. 5 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| vs. Cubs | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| at Mets | Jul. 20 | 5.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| at Braves | Jul. 14 | 0.2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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