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Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
This matchup has the Chicago White Sox visiting the Cleveland Guardians. The listed start is 5:00 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Gavin Williams has the lower ERA in these records. Anthony Kay, the listed starter for the Chicago White Sox, has an ERA of 4.44 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.82 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 158.0 innings. Gavin Williams, the listed starter for the Cleveland Guardians, has an ERA of 3.76 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.54 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 184.3 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 Chicago White Sox show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.316, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.32 and an ERA of 4.12. 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.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: White Sox +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: Angel Martínez. 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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