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MLB Game Preview: Chicago White Sox (23-46) vs. Texas Rangers (33-36)

Matchday: Friday, June 13, 2025
First Pitch: 8:05 PM ET
Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Southwest, NBC Sports Chicago

Overview: White Sox vs. Rangers – AL Showdown in Arlington

The Texas Rangers (33-36) host the Chicago White Sox (23-46) in the first game of a three-game series at Globe Life Field. Texas enters the matchup with a 20-13 home record, while Chicago has struggled on the road, going 7-28 away from Guaranteed Rate Field.

The Rangers have won three of their last five games, while the White Sox are 5-5 in their last 10, showing signs of improvement despite their overall struggles.

Texas Rangers: Strong Home Performance & Pitching Depth

The Rangers have been solid at home, ranking second in MLB with a 3.17 team ERA. Their offense has been powered by Josh Smith, who leads the team with a .284 batting average, and Marcus Semien, who has been heating up with three home runs in his last 10 games.

Key Players to Watch:

  • Josh Smith – .284 AVG, 9 doubles, 6 HR, 19 RBI
  • Marcus Semien – .218 AVG, 7 HR, 28 BB; hitting .350 in his last five games
  • Wyatt Langford – 13 HR; Rangers’ top slugger

Starting Pitcher:

  • TBD – Rangers have yet to announce their starter

Injury Report:

  • Out: Nathan Eovaldi (triceps), Joc Pederson (hand), Cody Bradford (elbow), Jon Gray (wrist), Josh Sborz (shoulder)

Chicago White Sox: Struggling but Competitive

The White Sox have had a tough season but have shown flashes of potential. Miguel Vargas leads the team with 9 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has been a steady presence with 7 doubles and 6 home runs.

Key Players to Watch:

  • Miguel Vargas – .233 AVG, 9 HR, 30 RBI
  • Andrew Benintendi – .242 AVG, 7 doubles, 6 HR, 23 RBI
  • Chase Meidroth – .296 AVG, 5 doubles, 2 HR, 23 BB

Starting Pitcher:

  • Adrian Houser (2-1, 1.48 ERA, 20 K) – Making his fifth start of the season

Injury Report:

  • Out: Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring), Edgar Quero (elbow), Tim Anderson (back)

Head-to-Head: Rangers vs. White Sox

  • Season Series: Rangers lead 2-1
  • Last Meeting: White Sox 5-3 Rangers (May 2025)
  • At Globe Life Field: Rangers are 20-13 at home

Tactical Breakdown & Prediction

Texas will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage, relying on Smith and Langford to drive in runs. Chicago, meanwhile, must get a strong outing from Houser and limit defensive mistakes.

Game Odds

Chicago White Sox          9

Texas Rangers                    – 194

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 12, 2025

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