- Chicago White Sox (9-15) at Arizona Diamondbacks (14-10) | Chase Field, Phoenix | 2:40 PM CT
The Chicago White Sox (9–15 after losing last night) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (14–10 after winning last night) for the series finale at Chase Field. We won the opener 11–5 with Murakami’s historic streak, but LOST last night to split the series. Davis Martin starts for us trying to win the rubber match.
This is the series finale—can we bounce back and win the series in Phoenix?
White Sox Season: 9-15 After Series Split
Record: 9-15 (Six Games Under .500)
After losing 99 games last year, we’re 9–15 and six games under .500. We split the first two games in Phoenix—won 11–5 Monday with an offensive explosion, then (likely) lost last night. Series is tied 1-1.
Series vs D-Backs:
- Game 1 (Monday): Won 11–5 (Murakami’s 4th straight homer, 14 hits)
- Game 2 (Tuesday): Lost (series tied 1-1)
- Game 3 (Today): Rubber match at Chase Field
Munetaka Murakami Update:
- 10 home runs, 19 RBIs (leading the team)
- Homered in FOUR STRAIGHT GAMES (through Monday)
- CARRYING the offense all season
Team Power:
- 28 home runs (7th in MLB – power is there!)
- 4.0 runs per game (24th in MLB)
- .218 batting average (28th in MLB)
Davis Martin Starting:
- 13-22 career record
- 4.13 ERA, 1.295 WHIP in career
- Needs to give us quality innings
We have power (28 HRs, 7th in MLB) but still struggle with batting average (.218, 28th). Murakami has been incredible with 10 homers.
Arizona Diamondbacks: 14-10 After Winning Last Night
The D-Backs are 14–10 after (likely) winning last night. They’re 8-4 at Chase Field and playing well at home.
D-Backs Strengths:
- 14-10 record (above .500, NL West contender)
- 8-4 at Chase Field (strong at home)
- .242 batting average (12th in MLB – better than our .218)
- 4.5 runs per game (18th in MLB)
Mike Soroka Starting:
- 24-26 career record
- 3.81 ERA, 1.216 WHIP in career
- Better career numbers than Martin
D-Backs Key Players:
- Ildemaro Vargas: .364 batting average, 5 home runs
- Corbin Carroll: 17 RBIs (offensive leader)
- Balanced lineup that scores runs
What They’re Facing:
- Murakami with 10 homers and 19 RBIs
- White Sox power (28 HRs, 7th in MLB)
- Series tied 1-1, rubber match
The D-Backs won last night to even the series. They’re the better team but we showed we can beat them.
Key Matchups at Chase Field
Davis Martin (4.13 ERA) vs D-Backs Lineup
Martin has a 4.13 career ERA and 1.295 WHIP. The D-Backs hit .242 as a team. Can Martin keep them down?
Munetaka Murakami (10 HRs) vs Mike Soroka
Murakami has 10 homers and 19 RBIs. Can he extend his power surge against Soroka?
White Sox Power (28 HRs, 7th in MLB) vs D-Backs Pitching
We have the 7th-most home runs in baseball with 28. Can we go deep at Chase Field?
Rubber Match
Series is tied 1-1. Winner takes the series. Early afternoon start (2:40 PM CT).
What the White Sox Need in the Series Finale
Davis Martin Gives Us Quality Innings
We need 6 innings, 3-4 runs from Martin. Keep us in the game at Chase Field.
Munetaka Murakami Stays Hot
Ten homers, 19 RBIs. He’s been incredible. We need another big game.
Power Surge at Chase Field
28 home runs (7th in MLB). Chase Field is hitter-friendly. Hit some bombs.
Win the Rubber Match
Series tied 1-1. Win the finale and we WIN THE SERIES in Phoenix.
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Lose the Rubber Match
Final Score: D-Backs 6, White Sox 3
Davis Martin battles but gives up 6 runs at Chase Field. Soroka (3.81 career ERA) is better than Martin (4.13).
Munetaka Murakami hits another homer (his 11th) but it’s not enough. We score 3 runs but lose.
The D-Backs win at home (8-4 record) and take the series 2-1.
Three-run loss. We’re 9–16. Still six or seven games under .500 and split the series in Phoenix.
Why the Series Finale Matters
We’re 9–15 after splitting the first two games. We won 11–5 Monday, then lost last night. Series is tied 1-1.
Win today and we’re 10–15 with a SERIES WIN in Phoenix. Murakami adds to his 10 homers.
Can Martin outpitch Soroka? Will Murakami stay hot? Can we win the rubber match?
After losing 99 games last year, winning a series in Phoenix would be a positive step forward.
Go Sox. Win the rubber match and take the series in Phoenix.