First Pitch: 4:15 PM PT
Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.TV
The White Sox continue their West Coast swing with a matchup against a struggling Giants club that has dropped 8 of its last 11. Chicago sends Erick Fedde, their most consistent starter in 2026, while San Francisco counters with veteran right-hander Adrian Houser, who has battled inconsistency all season. Oracle Park’s marine air and deep outfield should play a role in shaping this one.
Venue & Weather
Oracle Park is one of MLB’s most pitcher-friendly stadiums, especially for right-handed hitters.
San Francisco Weather Forecast:
- Temperature: 59–62°F at first pitch
- Wind: 12–16 mph out toward right-center
- Humidity: 70–75%
- Rain: 0%
- Impact:
- Strong winds help left-handed power hitters
- Deep right-center alley (“Triples Alley”) boosts extra-base hits
- Cool air suppresses home runs overall
Injury Report
Chicago White Sox
- Luis Robert Jr. — Active
- Eloy Jiménez — OUT (hamstring)
- Yoán Moncada — OUT (back)
- Garrett Crochet — Active (bullpen)
- Andrew Vaughn — Day-to-day (hand)
San Francisco Giants
- Michael Conforto — Day-to-day (wrist)
- Jung Hoo Lee — OUT (shoulder)
- Logan Webb — OUT (forearm)
- LaMonte Wade Jr. — Active
- Camilo Doval — Active
Team Records & Recent Form
Chicago White Sox (26–24)
- Last 10: 6–4
- Trend: Pitching carrying the load
- Strength: Rotation consistency, improved bullpen
- Weakness: Middle-of-order depth without Jiménez/Moncada
San Francisco Giants (20–31)
- Last 10: 3–7
- Trend: Offense slumping, pitching thin
- Strength: Left-handed bats, home-field run suppression
- Weakness: Rotation injuries, bullpen overuse
Probable Pitching Matchup
Chicago — RHP Erick Fedde (5–2, 3.14 ERA)
- Profile:
- Cutter/sinker/slider mix
- Generates weak contact
- Excellent command, low walk rate
- Splits:
- Vs RHB: .228 AVG
- Vs LHB: .244 AVG
- Road ERA: 3.40
- Matchup Notes:
- Giants’ lefties (Wade, Yastrzemski) are the main threats
- Fedde’s cutter plays well in Oracle Park’s dimensions
San Francisco — RHP Adrian Houser (2–5, 5.21 ERA)
- Profile:
- Sinkerballer with inconsistent command
- Low strikeout rate
- Prone to early-inning damage
- Splits:
- Vs RHB: .292 AVG
- Vs LHB: .268 AVG
- Home ERA: 4.88
- Matchup Notes:
- White Sox right-handed bats (Robert, Sheets, Vaughn if active) have a major advantage
- Houser must keep the ball down to avoid barrels
Key Player Matchups
1. Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. Adrian Houser
- Robert crushes sinkers and low-velocity fastballs
- Houser’s profile is a poor matchup Advantage: Chicago
2. LaMonte Wade Jr. (SF) vs. Erick Fedde
- Wade’s patience vs Fedde’s command is a chess match
- Fedde must avoid falling behind Advantage: Even
3. Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. Houser (if active)
- Vaughn handles sinkers well and uses the opposite field Advantage: Chicago
4. Mike Yastrzemski (SF) vs. Fedde
- Yaz’s power plays to right-center, but Fedde limits hard contact Advantage: Chicago
Series History
- 2025 Season: White Sox won 2–1
- 2026 Season: White Sox lead 1–0 (Friday’s game)
- At Oracle Park (last 6): White Sox lead 4–2
- Trend: Chicago has handled San Francisco’s pitching well
Betting Trends
Chicago White Sox
- White Sox are 7–3 in last 10 vs NL West
- Under is 6–2 in last 8 Fedde starts
- Chicago is 5–1 in last 6 road games
San Francisco Giants
- Giants are 2–8 in last 10 home games
- Over is 5–2 in last 7 Giants games
- Houser starts: Giants are 2–6
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox – 120
San Francisco Giants 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 22, 2026
