The Chicago White Sox (41-62) host the Cleveland Guardians (51-51) on Thursday to kick off a four-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field. The contest starts at 8:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the White Sox will send Dylan Cease (4-3) to the mound, while Tanner Bibee (6-2) will take the ball for the Guardians.
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Chicago vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCH
- Probable Pitchers: Cease – CHW (4-3, 4.04 ERA) vs Bibee – CLE (6-2, 3.04 ERA)
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White Sox vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Cease | Bibee | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 15 |
| 4-3 | W-L | 6-2 |
| 4.04 | ERA | 3.04 |
| 113.2 | IP | 83 |
| 47 | BB | 29 |
| 138 | SO | 85 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Dylan Cease
- The righty’s most recent time out was on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.04, with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opponents are batting .230 against him.
- Cease enters the outing with nine quality starts under his belt this year.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- This season, the 27-year-old ranks 35th in ERA (4.04), 42nd in WHIP (1.311), and sixth in K/9 (10.9) among qualifying pitchers.
- Cease and his team have a record of 12-9-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Cease’s 21 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.
Cease’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Twins | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| at Braves | Jul. 16 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 7 | 6.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| at Athletics | Jul. 1 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Angels | Jun. 26 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Tanner Bibee
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw seven scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies while allowing two hits.
- The 24-year-old has pitched to a 3.04 ERA this season with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.1 walks per nine across 15 games.
- He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 15 chances this season.
- When Bibee starts, the Guardians are 12-3-0 against the spread.
- Bibee’s starts hit the over on the run total six times in 15 games with a set total this season.
Bibee’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 22 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 16 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Jul. 6 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 1 | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
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