The Chicago White Sox (61-98) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the San Diego Padres (79-80). The matchup starts at 7:40 PM ET at Guaranteed Rate Field. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Nick Martinez (5-4) to the mound, while Dylan Cease (7-8) will take the ball for the White Sox.
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San Diego vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCH
- Probable Pitchers: Martinez – SD (5-4, 3.59 ERA) vs Cease – CHW (7-8, 4.71 ERA)
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Padres vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Martínez | Cease | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | GS | 32 |
| 5-4 | W-L | 7-8 |
| 3.59 | ERA | 4.71 |
| 105.1 | IP | 172 |
| 38 | BB | 77 |
| 98 | SO | 207 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Martínez
- In his most recent time out on Sunday, the righty threw four scoreless innings against the St. Louis Cardinals while surrendering two hits.
- In 62 games this season, the 33-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.59, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .238 against him.
- Martinez has two quality starts under his belt this season.
- He is trying to keep a streak of three games without allowing an earned run intact.
- Martínez’s team is 3-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In Martínez’s nine starts with a total, the teams have hit the over one time.
Martínez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Sep. 23 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| at Athletics | Sep. 17 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | Sep. 13 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Astros | Sep. 9 | 0.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Sep. 6 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Dylan Cease
- The right-hander did not allow a run in seven innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.71, a 2.69 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.430 in 32 games this season.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 32 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 4.71 ERA ranks 38th, 1.430 WHIP ranks 42nd, and 10.8 K/9 ranks seventh.
- The White Sox have an 18-14-0 ATS record in Cease’s 32 starts that had a set spread.
- Cease has started 32 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 17 of them.
Cease’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Sep. 23 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| vs. Twins | Sep. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Sep. 12 | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| at Royals | Sep. 5 | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
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