March 30, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami, FL | 5:40 PM CDT | NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago White Sox (probably 0-3 after getting swept in Milwaukee) travel to Miami to face the Marlins (79–83 last year) at loanDepot Park tonight, and maybe—just maybe—we can finally get a win. They lost 83 games last year. We lost 99. Both teams are bad, but at least they’re not the worst team in baseball.
The Marlins have Jazz Chisholm Jr.—an energetic, flashy player with talent. Jesús Luzardo is a quality lefty starter. Eury Pérez has ace potential when healthy. They’re young, competitive, and hoping to climb back into contention.
We have Colson Montgomery at shortstop. Drew Thorpe on the mound. Luis Robert Jr. trying to stay healthy. We’re deep in a rebuild and probably 0-3 after getting swept by the Brewers.
For White Sox fans, this is our chance to finally get a win against a team that’s not much better than we are.
Where the White Sox Stand After Milwaukee
2025 Record: 63–99
Ninety-nine losses last year. We’re probably 0-3 after getting swept in Milwaukee. 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—just needs to be healthy
- 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 0-3 (most likely). Now we face a team that lost 83 games. We should be able to compete with them.
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. Jesús Luzardo is a quality lefty who can dominate. Eury Pérez has ace potential when healthy.
Key Players:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (OF/INF): Energetic player with talent and flair
- Jesús Luzardo (LHP): Quality lefty starter, gets the start tonight
- Eury Pérez (RHP): Young pitcher with ace potential
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. We lost 99. Both teams are rebuilding, but at least this is competitive.
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 | Jesús Luzardo |
Colson Montgomery vs Khalil Watson
Both are young prospects trying to establish themselves. Montgomery has higher upside. Watson is athletic and developing. This should be competitive.
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 Jesús Luzardo
Luzardo is a quality lefty who can dominate with strikeouts. Thorpe is trying to earn his spot in our rotation. Luzardo has the edge, but Thorpe should compete.
What the White Sox Need Tonight
Drew Thorpe Competes With Jesús Luzardo
Luzardo is a quality starter, but this isn’t Freddy Peralta and the division champs. Thorpe should be able to compete. Five or six innings with three or four runs would be solid.
Colson Montgomery Gets His First Hit or Multi-Hit Game
Three games in, still adjusting. Against the Marlins, get your confidence going. Show you can hit at this level.
Luis Robert Jr. Stays Healthy and Produces
Against a team that lost 83 games, show you’re the elite talent everyone knows you can be. Stay on the field.
FINALLY GET A WIN
We’re probably 0-3. The Marlins lost 83 games. We should be able to beat them. Get the first win of the season.
What Miami Will Bring
Jazz Chisholm Jr. will bring energy and flair—might do something spectacular. Jesús Luzardo will challenge our hitters with quality left-handed stuff. They’ll compete at home.
But the Marlins lost 83 games. We should be able to hang with them.
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Finally Win
Final Score: White Sox 5, Marlins 4
Drew Thorpe battles and gives us six innings with four runs allowed—not dominant, but solid enough. Jesús Luzardo shows his stuff but gives up five runs.
Colson Montgomery goes 2-for-4 with his first multi-hit game. Luis Robert Jr. crushes a two-run homer and stays in the game (miracle).
Jazz Chisholm Jr. goes 2-for-4 with a homer. But our bats come alive against a team that lost 83 games, and we finally get a win.
We’re 1-3. Not good, but at least we’re not winless anymore.
Why This Game Matters
We’re 0-3 (probably). The Marlins lost 83 games. We lost 99. Both teams are bad.
But we need to win games against bad teams. The Marlins are the type of team we should compete with. Get the first win of the season and build from there.
Drew Thorpe gets more experience. Colson Montgomery gets his confidence going. Luis Robert Jr. stays healthy and produces.
After getting swept by the Brewers, we need to beat a team we should be able to beat.
Go Sox!!!