First Pitch: 1:05 PM PT
Venue: Sutter Health Park — West Sacramento, CA
Weather Outlook (Inference)
No direct weather data was provided in the sources. Inference: West Sacramento in mid‑April typically ranges 65–75°F, dry with light winds — generally hitter‑neutral conditions.
Injury Report
Chicago White Sox
Multiple injuries affecting pitching depth and lineup:
Austin Hays — 10‑Day IL (hamstring)
Kyle Teel — 10‑Day IL (hamstring)
Jonathan Cannon — 15‑Day IL (hip)
Chris Murphy — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Prelander Berroa — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Mike Vasil — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Brooks Baldwin — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Ky Bush — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Athletics
Brent Rooker — 10‑Day IL (oblique)
Gunnar Hoglund — 60‑Day IL (knee)
Team Records & Recent Form
Chicago White Sox (7–13)
Road Record: 4–7
Last 10 Games: 3–7
Team Stats:
.195 AVG, .286 OBP, .316 SLG
3.2 runs/game (29th MLB)
5.02 ERA, 1.48 WHIP
16 HR, 60 runs scored
Outscored by 8 runs over last 10 games
Athletics (10–10)
Home Record: 4–4
Last 10 Games: 7–3
Team Stats:
.234 AVG, .310 OBP, .356 SLG
4.11 runs/game
4.70 ERA, 1.51 WHIP
Outscored opponents by 3 runs over last 10 games
Probable Pitching Matchup
CHW — Erick Fedde (RHP)
Record: 0–3
ERA: 3.38
WHIP: 1.06
K/BB: 12 K / 3 BB in 16 IP
HR Allowed: 2
ATH — Luis Severino (RHP)
Record: 0–2
ERA: 5.59
WHIP: 1.71
K/BB: 24 K / 16 BB in 19.1 IP
HR Allowed: 2
Matchup Insight: Fedde has been solid despite the winless record, while Severino has struggled with command and traffic on the bases.
Key Player Matchups
Chicago White Sox
Munetaka Murakami: 6 HR, 13 RBI — hit first career grand slam on Apr 17
Chase Meidroth: .239 AVG, .329 OBP
Colson Montgomery: 11 RBI, improving contact recently
Athletics
Shea Langeliers: .320 AVG, 6 HR, 12 RBI — team’s most dangerous bat
Tyler Soderstrom: 14 RBI
Jacob Wilson: 11-for-42 with 6 RBI over last 10 games
Series History & Context
White Sox lead the series 1–0 after a 9–2 win on April 17.
Murakami’s grand slam and Davis Martin’s 7‑inning gem powered the victory.
Athletics have been strong recently (7–3 last 10), while Chicago has struggled (3–7).
Betting Trends
Athletics are 5–2 when scoring 5+ runs.
White Sox are 3–10 when allowing a home run.
White Sox bullpen: 41.7% save rate, 7 blown saves in 12 chances.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9.5
Athletics – 168
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
