Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
Chicago White Sox
However, it's far from certain that the Chicago White Sox are in any shape to take advantage. They have dropped 11 of their last 13 games and currently hold the worst record in the American League, with 55 defeats. In their most recent matchup (1:4), the offence mustered just three hits. The White Sox stayed in the game largely due to a solid outing from the starting pitcher. The team ERA stands at 3.44, ranking third-worst in the league.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are dealing with major blows to their batting order. Third baseman Eugenio Suárez suffered a right-hand contusion on Monday. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas fractured a metatarsal after being hit by a pitch. Outfielder Corbin Carroll has also landed on the 10-day injured list. All three are critical to the squad's offensive setup, with Eugenio Suárez and Corbin Carroll both among the top three on the roster in plate appearances.
Chicago White Sox vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
Taking all this into account, there's little reason to believe the Arizona Diamondbacks will record another dominant win — particularly given that current assessments of the visitors don’t fully account for the impact of their injury problems. Instead, the more likely scenario points to a lower-scoring contest. The Arizona Diamondbacks will be satisfied with any kind of win, while the Chicago White Sox lack the offensive tools to drive the scoring up.
