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Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox
This matchup has the Detroit Tigers visiting the Chicago White Sox. The listed start is 7:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Andrew Sears has the lower ERA in these records. Andrew Sears, the listed starter for the Detroit Tigers, has an ERA of 5.40 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.25 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 16.7 innings. David Sandlin, the listed starter for the Chicago White Sox, has an ERA of 5.64 and a WP-calculated FIP of 5.12 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 30.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Detroit Tigers. Team statistics for the Detroit Tigers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.311, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.09 and an ERA of 3.64. Team statistics for the Chicago White Sox show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.314, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.33 and an ERA of 4.10.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Tigers +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 Tigers: Eduardo Valencia. 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: Randal Grichuk. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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