Yesterday’s Results for Chicago White Sox vs Athletics

Sean's MLB RUN-LINE GRAND SLAM! 120-85 RUN!

Analysis: My selection is on the Athletics -1.5 runs over Chicago at 9:40 pm et on Friday. The White Sox 'are who we thought they were' - at least so far this season. After a promising 4-5 start, Chicago has now lost eight of its last 10 games to fall to a big league-worst 6-13 on the campaign. Even yesterday, in a game the White Sox led entering the ninth inning, they still couldn't hang on for a run-line cover against the Rays at home. The Athletics couldn't secure the series victory against the Rangers, falling by a 9-6 score yesterday. I like their chances of bouncing back here. Davis Martin has posted middling numbers for the White Sox and what little the A's current hitters have seen of him, they have liked, going a collective 4-for-14 (.286) with an .802 OPS and only two strikeouts compared to four walks. Veteran Aaron Civale will get the nod for the A's. I think this is the type of matchup he can navigate. His early returns have been mixed this season as he owns a terrific 1.72 ERA but a 4.25 FIP, albeit with a solid 0.96 WHIP through 15 2/3 innings of work. The bullpen advantage, while not overwhelming, does go the A's way in this one. The White Sox 'emptied the tank' in that regard yesterday, using six different relievers in a losing effort. All eight of their relievers have worked over the last two days with six of them throwing 20+ pitches. Take the Athletics -1.5 runs (8*).