The Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Athletics have dominated the series so far, winning the first two games, including a 12-3 rout on Tuesday and a 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Oakland will look to complete the sweep, while Chicago hopes to salvage a win and snap its losing streak.
Game Details
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (8-10) vs. Chicago White Sox (4-13)
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Regional TV, MLB Network
Recent Form & Team Outlook
The Athletics have been solid on the road, holding a 6-3 away record, and are looking for their first three-game sweep since July 2024. Their offense has been powered by Tyler Soderstrom, who leads MLB with eight home runs.
Meanwhile, the White Sox have struggled, leading the American League with 13 losses this season. Chicago has been unable to generate much offense, scoring just one run in Wednesday’s loss.
Probable Pitchers
- Oakland Athletics: JP Sears (1-2, 4.24 ERA, 18 strikeouts in 17 IP)
- Chicago White Sox: Davis Martin (1-1, 4.24 ERA, 12 strikeouts in 14.1 IP)
Sears has had mixed results this season, allowing three runs on six hits in his last outing against the New York Mets. Martin, on the other hand, is coming off a strong start, pitching six innings of one-run ball against the Boston Red Sox.
Key Players to Watch
- Oakland Athletics:
- Tyler Soderstrom – Leads MLB with eight home runs, including two in Tuesday’s win.
- Jacob Wilson – Tied for the team lead in hits, providing consistent offense.
- Lawrence Butler – Batting .265 over his last 10 games, adding depth to Oakland’s lineup.
- Chicago White Sox:
- Brooks Baldwin – Hit a solo home run in Wednesday’s loss, accounting for Chicago’s only run.
- Lenyn Sosa – Has been one of the few bright spots, recording two doubles and three RBI in his last 10 games.
- Edgar Quero – The No. 62 overall prospect is set to make his MLB debut, hoping to provide a spark.
Matchup Breakdown
- Oakland’s Power vs. Chicago’s Pitching:
The Athletics rank 10th in MLB in slugging percentage (.411), while the White Sox pitching staff has struggled. - Chicago’s Offensive Woes:
The White Sox rank 28th in batting average (.192) and have been outscored by 15 runs in their last 10 games. - Bullpen Battle:
Oakland’s bullpen has been solid, while Chicago’s relievers have struggled to close out games.
Athletics – 162
Chicago White Sox 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025
