First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 PM ET, with both teams looking to claim the series and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the MLB regular season. The Rays edged out a 4–3 win on Tuesday, snapping Chicago’s five-game winning streak and setting the stage for a tightly contested finale.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Broadcast: FDSSUN (Rays), CHSN (White Sox), MLB Network
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | Taj Bradley (RHP) | 6–6 | 4.35 | 1.24 | 95 |
| White Sox | Jonathan Cannon (RHP) | 4–7 | 4.18 | 1.31 | 63 |
- Taj Bradley enters his 21st start of the season with a solid .232 opponent batting average and a recent six-inning shutout vs. Baltimore. He’s averaging 5.5 innings per outing and has four starts without allowing an earned run.
- Jonathan Cannon has quietly put together a strong stretch, allowing just one earned run over seven innings in his last start vs. Pittsburgh. He’s aiming for his fourth consecutive outing of 5+ innings.
Key Players to Watch
Chicago White Sox
- Miguel Vargas: .223 AVG, 12 HR, 40 RBI – homered twice in the series; batting .300 over last five games.
- Luis Robert Jr.: .241 AVG, 10 HR – 12-for-33 with 8 RBI over last 10 games.
- Lenyn Sosa: .270 AVG – 2 HR in last 10 games; consistent contact hitter.
- Colson Montgomery: Homered Tuesday; emerging power bat in the middle of the lineup.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: .259 AVG, 25 HR, 65 RBI – ranks top 10 in MLB in home runs; batting .381 over last five games.
- Yandy Díaz: .293 AVG, 16 HR – six-game hit streak; .333 AVG with 6 RBI over last 10 games.
- Jonathan Aranda: .316 AVG – team leader in batting average.
- José Caballero: 2-for-4 with 2 RBI Tuesday; clutch contributor with speed and defense.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | White Sox | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .224 (30th MLB) | .257 (3rd MLB) |
| Slugging Percentage | .353 (29th) | .405 (13th) |
| Home Runs | 82 (28th) | 111 (14th) |
| Runs Scored | 367 (27th) | 470 (8th) |
| Team ERA | 4.18 | 4.35 |
- White Sox are 14–7 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game.
- Rays are 24–8 when not allowing a home run, showcasing their pitching depth.
- Tampa Bay is 31–27 at home, while Chicago is just 15–37 on the road.
Final Takeaway
The White Sox vs. Rays matchup features two young starters with upside and two lineups capable of timely power. With Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, and Jonathan Aranda leading Tampa Bay’s offense, and Miguel Vargas, Luis Robert Jr., and Colson Montgomery swinging hot bats for Chicago, expect a competitive finale. The Rays’ home-field advantage and deeper bullpen give them the edge, but the White Sox have shown resilience and could surprise.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Tampa Bay Rays – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
