Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago White Sox (18-40) vs. Baltimore Orioles (21-36)
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:35 PM ET
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: MASN, NBC Sports Chicago
Game Overview
The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles face off in the final game of their three-game series at Camden Yards. Both teams have struggled this season, with the White Sox sitting at the bottom of the AL Central and the Orioles trying to climb out of last place in the AL East.
Baltimore enters the matchup with two consecutive wins, while Chicago has lost four of their last five games. The Orioles’ offense has been heating up, averaging 5.2 runs per game over their last five contests, while the White Sox have struggled, scoring just 3.1 runs per game in that span.
Key Players to Watch
- Chicago White Sox:
- Luis Robert Jr. – Leads the team with 12 home runs, hitting .236 with a .410 slugging percentage.
- Andrew Benintendi – Batting .226, providing veteran leadership in the outfield.
- Miguel Vargas – Emerging as a key hitter, posting a .251 batting average with eight home runs.
- Baltimore Orioles:
- Gunnar Henderson – Power hitter with 15 home runs, ranking top 10 in the AL.
- Adley Rutschman – Batting .289, leading the team in OBP (.375).
- Cedric Mullins – Speedster with 12 stolen bases, providing a spark at the top of the lineup.
Pitching Matchup
- Chicago White Sox:Adrian Houser (2-4, 4.89 ERA, 38 K)
- Houser has struggled with consistency, allowing 14 earned runs in his last three starts.
- He will need to limit Baltimore’s power hitters to keep Chicago competitive.
- Baltimore Orioles: Zach Eflin (3-5, 5.40 ERA, 62 K)
- Eflin has battled injuries and command issues, posting a 42.7% flyball rate, which has led to seven home runs allowed in his last 15.1 innings.
- Baltimore’s bullpen has been overworked, pitching to a 6.28 ERA over the last two weeks.
Baltimore has won four of their last six games, while Chicago has struggled against right-handed pitching, ranking bottom five in OPS vs. RHP. The Orioles’ offense has been more consistent, making them slight favorites.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Baltimore Orioles – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025
