March 31, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami, FL | 5:40 PM ET | NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago White Sox (hopefully 1-3 after finally winning yesterday) face the Miami Marlins (79–83 last year) in Game 2 of the series at loanDepot Park tonight, and we need to build on yesterday’s win. They lost 83 games last year. We lost 99. Both teams are bad, but we should be able to compete with them.
The Marlins have Jazz Chisholm Jr.—an energetic, flashy player with talent. Eury Pérez is a young pitcher with ace potential when healthy. They’re young, competitive, and hoping to climb back into contention at home.
We have Colson Montgomery at shortstop. Drew Thorpe on the mound. Luis Robert Jr. trying to stay healthy. If we won yesterday (hopefully), we’re 1-3 and trying to get to .500 against a team we should compete with.
For White Sox fans, this is Game 2—a chance to win the series against a team that’s not much better than we are.
Where the White Sox Stand After Game 1
2025 Record: 63–99
Ninety-nine losses last year. We’re (hopefully) 1-3 after finally getting a win yesterday in Miami. Colson Montgomery is supposed to save us. Drew Thorpe is supposed to anchor the rotation. Luis Robert Jr. is supposed to stay healthy.
Key Players:
- Luis Robert Jr. (CF): Elite talent when healthy—hopefully produced yesterday
- Colson Montgomery (SS): Our top prospect, entire rebuild depends on him
- Erick Fedde (SP): Veteran arm who mentors young pitchers
Top Prospects:
- Bryan Ramos (3B): Power bat trying to prove he belongs
- Drew Thorpe (RHP): Gets another start against the Marlins
- Edgar Quero (C): Young catcher with offensive upside
We’re 1-3 (hopefully). Now we need to win Game 2 and take the series against a team that lost 83 games.
The Miami Marlins: Young and Trying
2025 Record: 79–83
The Marlins lost 83 games last year but have young talent. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is energetic and talented but inconsistent. Eury Pérez is a young pitcher with ace potential when healthy.
Key Players:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (OF/INF): Energetic player with talent and flair
- Jesús Luzardo (LHP): Quality lefty starter
- Eury Pérez (RHP): Young pitcher with ace potential, gets the start tonight
Top Prospects:
- Jacob Berry (INF/OF): Bat-first prospect with power
- Noble Meyer (RHP): Pitching prospect in the system
- Khalil Watson (INF): Athletic infielder developing
The Marlins lost 83 games and are probably 3-1 after winning yesterday. Both teams are rebuilding.
The Matchups That Matter Tonight
| Position | White Sox | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Shortstop | Colson Montgomery | Khalil Watson |
| Center Field | Luis Robert Jr. | Jazz Chisholm Jr. |
| Starting Pitcher | Drew Thorpe | Eury Pérez |
Colson Montgomery vs Khalil Watson
Both are young prospects trying to establish themselves. Montgomery has higher upside. Watson is athletic and developing. Montgomery should compete.
Luis Robert Jr. vs Jazz Chisholm Jr.
When healthy, Robert has elite talent. Chisholm is energetic and talented but inconsistent. Both can take over games when they’re on.
Drew Thorpe vs Eury Pérez
Pérez has ace potential with electric stuff. Thorpe is trying to earn his spot in our rotation. Pérez has more upside, but both are young pitchers developing.
What the White Sox Need in Game 2
Drew Thorpe Competes With Eury Pérez
Pérez has ace potential with electric stuff. Thorpe doesn’t need to match him, but compete. Five or six innings with three or four runs would be solid.
Colson Montgomery Builds on Yesterday
Hopefully had a good game yesterday. Keep building confidence in Game 2.
Luis Robert Jr. Stays Healthy and Produces
Hopefully crushed a homer yesterday and stayed healthy. Do it again in Game 2.
Win the Series
We’re (hopefully) 1-3. The Marlins lost 83 games. Win Game 2 and take the series against a team we should compete with.
What Miami Will Bring
Jazz Chisholm Jr. will bring energy and flair at home. Eury Pérez will show his electric stuff and ace potential. They’ll compete and try to bounce back from yesterday’s loss.
But the Marlins lost 83 games. We should be able to hang with them.
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Win Game 2
Final Score: White Sox 4, Marlins 3
Drew Thorpe battles and gives us six innings with three runs allowed—solid outing. Eury Pérez shows his electric stuff but gives up four runs in six innings.
Colson Montgomery goes 2-for-4 and keeps building. Luis Robert Jr. drives in two runs and stays healthy (miracle continues).
Jazz Chisholm Jr. goes 2-for-4 with a homer, showing his talent. But our bats come alive again, and we win the series.
We’re 2-3. Won the series against a team that lost 83 games. Building something.
Why This Game Matters
We’re 1-3 (hopefully). The Marlins lost 83 games. We lost 99. Both teams are bad.
But we need to win series against bad teams. Win Game 2 and take the series. Build confidence early in the season.
Drew Thorpe gets more experience. Colson Montgomery keeps developing. Luis Robert Jr. stays healthy and produces.
After getting swept by the Brewers, we need to beat teams we should compete with.
Go Sox. Win Game 2 and take the series.