Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
First Pitch: 7:15 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports South, NBC Sports Chicago
Match Overview
The Braves, winners of 8 of their last 10, host the White Sox, who are mired in a seven-game road losing streak. Atlanta is surging behind a rejuvenated offense, while Chicago continues its rebuild with young arms and inconsistent bats.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | Yoendrys Gómez | 2-1 | 5.56 | 1.54 | 20 |
| Braves | Spencer Strider | 5-10 | 4.69 | 1.35 | 100 |
- Gómez is making just his fourth MLB start and allowed 1 run over 5 IP in his last outing.
- Strider looks to rebound from a career-worst 8 ER vs. the Mets and has struggled with command this season.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | White Sox | Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 2-8 | 8-2 |
| Batting Avg | .220 | .256 |
| Team ERA | 4.09 | 3.94 |
| Road/Home Record | 18-44 | 30-30 |
| HR Record | 23-61 when allowing HR | 25-13 when hitting 2+ HRs |
- Atlanta has outscored opponents by 20 runs over its last 10 games.
- Chicago has been outscored by 14 runs in the same span and ranks bottom-5 in slugging.
Players to Watch
- Braves:
- Matt Olson: .264 AVG, 31 doubles, 19 HR, 72 RBI
- Michael Harris II: 19-for-42, 4 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games
- Marcell Ozuna: 20 HR, team leader
- White Sox:
- Lenyn Sosa: .273 AVG, 16 HR, 50 RBI
- Miguel Vargas: .229 AVG, 25 doubles, 13 HR
- Andrew Benintendi: 14 HR, 2 triples, 31 walks
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 8.5
Atlanta Braves – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
