The Chicago White Sox (58-99) travel to face the New York Yankees (89-68) Wednesday evening in what represents another daunting challenge for a team enduring one of the worst seasons in franchise history. With the Yankees heavily favored at -379 and the White Sox as massive +298 underdogs, this 7:05 p.m. contest highlights just how far apart these organizations currently stand.
Game Details
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 7:05 p.m. ET / 6:05 p.m. CT
Location: Yankee Stadium, New York
TV Coverage: YES Network, Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
Betting Lines: Yankees -379, White Sox +298
Run Total: 8 runs
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Pitching Matchup: Fried vs Ellard
Max Fried Dominates for New York
Max Fried takes the mound for his 32nd start with an outstanding 18-5 record and 2.92 ERA across 188⅓ innings. His 182 strikeouts demonstrate elite stuff, and facing the White Sox’ struggling offense should provide another opportunity for a quality outing.
Fried represents exactly the type of ace pitcher that separates playoff contenders from rebuilding clubs – consistent, dominant, and capable of shutting down opposing lineups.
Fraser Ellard Gets Opportunity
Fraser Ellard draws the assignment for just his third start of the season, still seeking his first major league victory. The young pitcher faces perhaps the most challenging possible matchup against baseball’s highest-scoring offense.
For White Sox fans, these opportunities for young players to gain experience against elite competition represent the silver lining in an otherwise brutal season.
Yankees’ Offensive Powerhouse
Aaron Judge Continues MVP-Caliber Season
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 49 home runs, 105 RBIs, and a .325 batting average – numbers that put him among baseball’s elite performers. His production anchors an offense that leads MLB with 819 runs scored and 263 home runs.
Supporting Cast Provides Championship Depth
Cody Bellinger contributes 154 hits with a .483 slugging percentage, while Jazz Chisholm adds 111 hits and a .490 slugging percentage. Trent Grisham provides additional depth with solid on-base skills.
This Yankees lineup averages 5.2 runs per game, creating constant pressure that few pitching staffs can withstand consistently.
White Sox Offense: Limited but Fighting
Lenyn Sosa Continues Development
Lenyn Sosa remains Chicago’s brightest offensive spot, leading the team with 21 home runs, 71 RBIs, and a .258 batting average. His progress provides genuine hope for the organization’s future.
Depth Remains Problematic
Miguel Vargas contributes 15 home runs despite a .230 average, while Chase Meidroth (.262) and Mike Tauchman (.263) provide contact hitting. However, the White Sox rank 28th in baseball with just 620 runs scored, highlighting their offensive struggles.
The Brutal Statistical Reality
The talent gap appears insurmountable across major categories:
- Runs per game: Yankees 5.2 vs White Sox 3.9
- Home runs: Yankees 263 vs White Sox 157
- Team ERA: Yankees 3.97 vs White Sox 4.23
- Batting average: Yankees .250 vs White Sox .232
New York’s dominance in every meaningful offensive category creates massive challenges for Chicago’s pitching staff.
Betting Perspective: Historic Underdogs
The White Sox enter as +298 underdogs – the longest odds they’ve faced all season. They’ve won 57 of 154 games (37%) as underdogs this year, though facing such extreme odds suggests even that modest success rate may be optimistic.
The Yankees have been solid as favorites (79-55, 59%) but have never been favored this heavily, making their performance in this spot somewhat unpredictable.
Key Injuries
Yankees: Several pitchers remain on various IL stints, though their depth allows them to absorb these losses without major impact.
White Sox: Luis Robert (hamstring) and Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) join the growing list of key players unavailable, further limiting an already thin roster.
What White Sox Fans Can Watch For
Beyond the likely unfavorable result, this game provides opportunities to evaluate young talent against elite competition. Ellard’s performance against the Yankees’ loaded lineup offers insights into his potential role moving forward.
Individual development moments like Sosa’s continued growth remain the primary sources of optimism during this challenging season.
Game Prediction
Final Score: Yankees 9, White Sox 3
Total: Over 8 runs
The talent disparity makes this outcome feel inevitable. Fried should dominate Chicago’s limited offense while the Yankees’ powerful lineup overwhelms White Sox pitching from early innings onward.
The extreme betting line reflects reality – this represents a mismatch between a playoff-bound powerhouse and a team enduring one of baseball’s worst seasons. While individual performances might provide brief highlights, the overall result seems predetermined.
This serves as another reminder of how far the White Sox must travel during their rebuild to become competitive with teams like the Yankees. The experience, while painful, represents part of the necessary process toward eventual improvement.
Let´s gooo White Sox!!