Game Details
- Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Watch: SportsNet PT, CHSN, MLB.TV
Team Form & Momentum
Chicago White Sox – Seeking Post-Break Spark
- Last in AL Central, 33 games under .500
- Won 3 of last 10 games before All-Star break
- Jonathan Cannon (3–7, 4.44 ERA) starts; team has won his last 3 outings
- Andrew Benintendi leads team with 11 HR and 35 RBI
- Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. also tied with 35 RBI
Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Field Advantage
- Last in NL Central, 19 games under .500
- Won 5 straight home games before break
- Bailey Falter (6–4, 3.79 ERA) starts; allowed 5 HR in last 10.1 IP
- Oneil Cruz leads team with 16 HR, batting .375 over last 5 games
- Bryan Reynolds has 46 RBI, team-high
Key Stats & Betting Trends
| Category | White Sox | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Runs/Game | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Team ERA | 4.34 | 4.17 |
| Last 10 Games | 4–6 | 2–8 |
| Home/Away | 14–34 (Away) | 21–25 (Home) |
| Over/Under Trend | Under in 4 of last 5 road games | Under in 8 of last 10 overall |
- Pirates have covered the run line in 4 of last 5 home games
- White Sox have won each of Cannon’s last 3 starts
- Falter has struggled recently, but Pirates are strong at PNC Park
Player Spotlight
Oneil Cruz (Pirates)
- 16 HR, 37 RBI, .243 AVG
- 5-game hitting streak, .375 AVG last 5 games
- Towering power threat at 6’7″, 240 lbs
Andrew Benintendi (White Sox)
- 11 HR, 35 RBI, .241 AVG
- Homered in final game before break
- Veteran presence in a rebuilding lineup
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 8
Pittsburgh Pirates – 173
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, July 17, 2025
