MLB Player Props Play: Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers - 7/25
- Mr Wager
- Jul 25, 2024, 7:40:31 AM
MLB Player Props Play: Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers - 7/25
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Game Summary
The Chicago White Sox (27-77, fifth in the AL Central) face off against the Texas Rangers (50-52, third in the AL West) at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, July 25 at 2:35 p.m. EDT. The Rangers are coming into this game with a home record of 28-23, while the White Sox have struggled on the road this season with a record of 10-43. The Rangers have won their last three games against the White Sox, including a dominant 10-2 victory on Wednesday where Corey Seager had an impressive four-hit performance.
Texas has been hitting well recently, ranking eighth in the AL with a collective batting average of .239. Meanwhile, the White Sox have been struggling, especially when they allow home runs, with a record of 15-59 in such games. The Rangers will look to continue their winning streak and improve their overall record.
The pitching probables for this matchup are Jonathan Cannon (1-4, 4.58 ERA) for the White Sox and Max Scherzer (1-3, 3.99 ERA) for the Rangers. Both pitchers have had their ups and downs this season, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in this game.
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Player Prop Odds
Andrew Benintendi - Chicago White Sox:
- Batter Doubles: 0.5 (+370)
- Batter Hits: 1.5 (+280)
- Batter RBIs: 0.5 (+260)
- Batter Runs Scored: 0.5 (+120)
- Batter Singles: 0.5 (-120)
- Batter Total Bases: 1.5 (+140)
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Player Analysis
Andrew Benintendi has been a bright spot for the struggling Chicago White Sox. With a batting average of .285, he leads his team in hitting. Recently, Benintendi has shown good form, contributing significantly to his team's offense. He has a consistent ability to get on base and can be a key player in today’s matchup against the Rangers.
Opposing Analysis
The Rangers' starting pitcher, Max Scherzer, has had a decent season with a 3.99 ERA and a WHIP of 1.16. However, he has shown vulnerability at times, allowing 5 home runs in his 29.1 innings pitched. This could provide an opportunity for Benintendi to capitalize, especially given Scherzer's tendency to struggle against left-handed hitters.
Pitching Probables
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Cannon (CHW) | 1-4 | 4.58 | 1.32 | 57.0 | 62 | 43 | 13 | 7 |
| Max Scherzer (TEX) | 1-3 | 3.99 | 1.16 | 29.1 | 28 | 24 | 6 | 5 |
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Team Previews
Chicago White Sox
The White Sox have struggled across all facets of the game this season. Offensively, they rank 18th in runs (439) and average (.239). Their pitching staff has also been subpar, with a team ERA of 4.00, ranking 16th in the league. Defensively, they have committed 45 errors, placing them 26th in fielding errors.
Texas Rangers
The Rangers, on the other hand, have been more competitive. They rank 8th in the AL in collective batting average (.239) and have shown the ability to score runs efficiently. However, their pitching and defensive metrics have been less impressive, with a team ERA of 4.63 and 61 errors, ranking them 29th and tied-6th respectively in those categories.
Team Injuries
Chicago White Sox
| Player | Position | Updated | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | SP | Tue, Jul 23 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 2 |
| Mike Soroka | RP | Tue, Jul 23 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Aug 2 |
| Matt Foster | RP | Tue, Jul 23 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jul 29 |
Texas Rangers
| Player | Position | Updated | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | SP | Wed, Jul 24 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 15 |
| Dane Dunning | SP | Wed, Jul 24 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jul 25 |
| Austin Pruitt | RP | Wed, Jul 24 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jul 26 |
| Evan Carter | LF | Wed, Jul 24 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Aug 9 |
Recent Games
Chicago White Sox
| Opponent | Score | W/L |
|---|---|---|
| @ Kansas City | L 7-1 | L |
| @ Kansas City | L 6-1 | L |
| @ Kansas City | L 4-1 | L |
| @ Texas | L 4-3 F/10 | L |
| @ Texas | L 3-2 | L |
Texas Rangers
| Opponent | Score | W/L |
|---|---|---|
| vs Baltimore | L 9-1 | L |
| vs Baltimore | L 8-4 | L |
| vs Baltimore | W 3-2 | W |
| vs Chicago | W 4-3 F/10 | W |
| vs Chicago | W 3-2 | W |
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Prediction
Given Andrew Benintendi’s recent performances and the vulnerabilities in Max Scherzer’s pitching against left-handed hitters, the prop bet for Benintendi to hit over 0.5 singles at -120 odds looks promising. Benintendi's consistent ability to get on base, coupled with Scherzer's tendency to allow hits, makes this a favorable bet.
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