MLB Game Preview: Chicago White Sox (28–56) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (53–32)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Chicago White Sox (28–56) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (53–32)
  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 10:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
  • Broadcast: SNLA, CHSN, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
White SoxShane Smith (RHP)3–53.381.2768 K
DodgersYoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP)7–62.611.05101 K
  • Shane Smith is coming off a rough outing vs. Arizona (2 IP, 5 ER), but has been solid overall with a sub-3.40 ERA.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been dominant at home and is fresh off a 5-inning shutout performance in Colorado.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
White Sox28–565–59–32 (Road)-112
Dodgers53–327–330–14 (Home)+98
  • Los Angeles leads the NL West and has won 5 of its last 6 games.
  • Chicago sits last in the AL Central but has split its last 10, including a series win over the Giants.

Players to Watch

Chicago White Sox

  • Miguel Vargas: Leads the team with 10 HR and 34 RBI; batting .229 with 20 doubles.
  • Kyle Teel: 12-for-35 (.343) over his last 10 games with 4 RBI; emerging as a key bat.
  • Andrew Benintendi: Veteran outfielder with solid contact skills and defensive range.

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 29 HR – 3rd in MLB in slugging; continues to be a two-way force.
  • Max Muncy: Riding a 6-game hitting streak; 4 HR and 17 RBI in his last 10 games.
  • Mookie Betts: .249 AVG with 9 HR and 41 RBI; still a spark plug at the top of the order.

Game Odds

Chicago White Sox          8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 320

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 30, 2025

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