MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (7-8) vs. Chicago White Sox (3-10)

Date and Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 4:10 PM ET
Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois

Team Overview:

• Boston Red Sox (7-8): The Red Sox have had a mixed start to the season, currently sitting in the middle of the AL East standings. Their offense has been a bright spot, ranking eighth in MLB with a .252 team batting average. Rafael Devers has been a standout performer, hitting .290 with six doubles, two home runs, and 12 RBIs. However, injuries to key players like Masataka Yoshida and Kutter Crawford have tested their depth.
• Chicago White Sox (3-10): The White Sox have struggled significantly, sitting at the bottom of the AL Central standings. Their offense has been inconsistent, with a .215 team batting average over the last 10 games. Lenyn Sosa has been a rare bright spot, leading the team with a .250 batting average and contributing two doubles and a home run. The pitching staff has also faced challenges, with a team ERA of 4.60.

Pitching Matchup:

• Red Sox: Richard Fitts (0-2, 4.50 ERA) will take the mound for Boston. Fitts is making his third start of the season and has shown flashes of potential, averaging 6.0 strikeouts per nine innings. He will look to build on his previous outing, where he allowed three earned runs over six innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.
• White Sox: Martín Pérez (1-0, 0.73 ERA) will start for Chicago. Pérez has been a bright spot in an otherwise tough season for the White Sox, delivering two quality starts and holding opposing hitters to a .167 batting average. His experience and form will be crucial for Chicago in this matchup.

Key Storylines:

1. Red Sox’s Offensive Consistency: Boston’s lineup, led by Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman, has been productive. Their ability to maintain this momentum will be key against Pérez.
2. White Sox’s Struggles: Chicago is on a tough stretch, losing eight of their last 10 games. They will need a strong performance from Pérez and timely hitting to turn things around.
3. Injury Impact: Both teams are dealing with injuries to key players, which could influence the outcome of the game.

Boston Red Sox                                 – 162

Chicago White Sox                          8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 11, 2025