Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
First Pitch: 1:35 PM ET
Watch Live: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV, ESPN
After back-to-back blowout wins — including a 10–4 rout on Saturday — the White Sox have outscored the Pirates 16–6 in the series and look to extend their momentum against a struggling Pittsburgh bullpen.
The Pirates have now lost 10 of their last 11 games, and their relief corps has surrendered 14 runs in just 9 innings this weekend. Meanwhile, Chicago has won 21 of 26 games when scoring five or more runs, a trend they’ll look to continue behind a rejuvenated lineup.
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Career vs Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | Andrew Heaney (LHP) | 4-8 | 4.59 | 1.26 | 5-1, 4.31 ERA vs CHW |
| White Sox | Aaron Civale (RHP) | 1-6 | 5.30 | 1.48 | 2-2, 3.40 ERA vs PIT |
- Andrew Heaney has struggled recently, posting a 9.61 ERA over his last five appearances, including seven home runs allowed in 19.2 innings.
- Aaron Civale has yet to win a game since joining the White Sox, going 0-4 with a 5.58 ERA in six starts. He’s walked nearly as many batters (15) as he’s struck out (17) in 30.2 innings.
Players to Watch
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Oneil Cruz: 16 HR, 38 RBI; .216 AVG but elite exit velocity and barrel rate
- Bryan Reynolds: .294 AVG vs Civale with 2 HR and 3 RBI
- Andrew McCutchen: One hit shy of tying Willie Stargell for 180th on MLB’s all-time hit list
Chicago White Sox
- Luis Robert Jr.: 98 career HR; riding a 6-game hitting streak
- Miguel Vargas: 24 doubles, 10 HR; consistent middle-of-the-order bat
- Mike Tauchman: 11-for-34 with 8 RBI over last 10 games
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | White Sox | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .223 (28th MLB) | .201 over last 10 games |
| Runs/Game | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Team ERA | 4.44 | 5.74 over last 10 games |
| Bullpen ERA (Series) | 3.90 | 14.00 |
| Home Record | — | 26-23 |
Despite similar offensive struggles, the White Sox have capitalized on Pittsburgh’s bullpen implosion and defensive miscues.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Pittsburgh Pirates – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
