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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox
The schedule pairs the Cleveland Guardians with the Chicago White Sox, with the start listed as 4:00 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Sean Newcomb has the lower ERA in these records. Daniel Espino, the listed starter for the Cleveland Guardians, has an ERA of 4.11 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.82 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 15.3 innings. Sean Newcomb, the listed starter for the Chicago White Sox, has an ERA of 3.09 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.28 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 90.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Cleveland Guardians. Team statistics for the Cleveland Guardians show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.305, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.88 and an ERA of 3.77. Team statistics for the Chicago White Sox show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.316, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.32 and an ERA of 4.12.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Guardians +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that selection.
WP home-run candidate for Guardians: Nathaniel Lowe. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for White Sox: Miguel Vargas. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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