Chicago White Sox (7-13) at Sacramento Athletics (10-10) | Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento | 3:05 PM CT
The Chicago White Sox (7–13 after CRUSHING them 9–2 yesterday!) face the Athletics (10–10) in Game 2 at Sutter Health Park this afternoon. We FINALLY broke out offensively yesterday with 9 runs on a season-high 15 hits. Munetaka Murakami hit his FIRST MLB GRAND SLAM. Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-6. The offense EXPLODED.
This is Game 2—we need to keep the bats alive and win the series in Sacramento.
White Sox: 7-13 But Offense FINALLY Showed Up!
Record: 7-13 (Finally Scored 9 Runs Yesterday!)
After losing 99 games last year and struggling with the WORST batting average in baseball at .195, we FINALLY broke out yesterday. 9 runs on 15 hits! Murakami’s grand slam. Benintendi’s 3-for-6. The offense we’ve been waiting for SHOWED UP.
Yesterday’s Offensive Explosion:
- 9 runs (equaled season-high)
- 15 hits (season-high!)
- Munetaka Murakami: First MLB grand slam, 3-for-5
- Andrew Benintendi: 3-for-6, 2 runs, RBI
Today’s Starter:
- Erick Fedde (0-3, 3.38 ERA): Pitching WELL but getting no run support – only 3 total runs in his 3 starts despite allowing just 14 hits and 3 walks in 16 innings
Fedde has pitched great but we haven’t scored for him. After yesterday’s 9-run explosion, GIVE HIM SOME RUNS.
Sacramento Athletics: 10-10 and Severino Hates Sutter Health Park
The Athletics are 10–10 after we crushed them 9–2 yesterday. Luis Severino starts and he HATES pitching at Sutter Health Park.
Luis Severino’s Sutter Health Park Nightmare:
- 0-2, 5.59 ERA this season
- 2-10 with 6.01 ERA in 16 starts at Sutter Health Park (TERRIBLE)
- Gave up 4 runs to Texas in his last start at this ballpark
- Publicly criticized the ballpark last June
Severino vs White Sox:
- 2-3, 4.44 ERA in career
- Andrew Benintendi is 13-for-38 (.342) with 2 HRs, 10 RBI against him!
Severino struggles at this ballpark. Benintendi crushes him. Our offense just scored 9 runs. This is our game.
Key Matchups in Game 2
White Sox Offense (9 runs yesterday!) vs Severino (Hates Sutter Health Park)
We scored 9 on 15 hits yesterday. Severino is 2-10 with 6.01 ERA at this ballpark. ATTACK HIM.
Andrew Benintendi (.342 vs Severino) vs His Nemesis
Benintendi went 3-for-6 yesterday AND is 13-for-38 lifetime against Severino. He OWNS him. Keep it going.
Munetaka Murakami (Grand Slam Yesterday) vs Severino
Murakami crushed his first MLB grand slam yesterday. Severino gives up homers at Sutter Health Park. Go deep again.
Erick Fedde (Pitching Well, No Run Support) Gets Offensive Help
Fedde has a 3.38 ERA but is 0-3 because we haven’t scored (3 total runs in 3 starts). After yesterday’s explosion, GIVE HIM RUNS.
What the White Sox Need in Game 2
Keep the Offensive Explosion Going
9 runs on 15 hits yesterday. Severino hates this ballpark. Benintendi owns him. KEEP ATTACKING.
Erick Fedde Finally Gets Run Support
He’s pitched well (3.38 ERA, only 14 hits allowed in 16 IP) but we haven’t scored. After yesterday’s 9 runs, GIVE HIM OFFENSIVE SUPPORT.
Andrew Benintendi Stays Hot
3-for-6 yesterday. 13-for-38 (.342) lifetime vs Severino. He CRUSHES this pitcher. Keep it going.
Win the Series in Sacramento
We won 9–2 yesterday. Win today and we take the series from the Athletics. Build momentum on the road.
White Sox Fan Prediction: WE KEEP IT ROLLING
Final Score: White Sox 7, Athletics 4
Erick Fedde FINALLY gets run support—six innings, three runs, solid outing. After yesterday’s explosion, we give him the runs he deserves.
Andrew Benintendi goes 2-for-4 with a homer against Severino (his nemesis). Munetaka Murakami adds another homer at Sutter Health Park. We score 7 runs and keep the offense rolling.
Luis Severino struggles AGAIN at Sutter Health Park—five innings, five runs. His 2-10 record at this ballpark becomes 2-11.
Three-run win. We’re 8–13. Won the series in Sacramento. The offense is ALIVE.
Why Game 2 Matters
We’re 7–13 after FINALLY scoring 9 runs yesterday on 15 hits. Severino is 2-10 with 6.01 ERA at Sutter Health Park. Benintendi is 13-for-38 against him.
Win today and we’re 8–13 with a series win. The offense that’s been dead all season FINALLY showed up yesterday. KEEP IT GOING.
Can Erick Fedde finally get run support? Will Benintendi keep crushing Severino? Can we win the series?
After losing 99 games last year and having the worst offense in baseball, yesterday’s 9-run explosion felt incredible. DON’T STOP NOW.
Go Sox!!!