The Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox continue their three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the Rangers looking to snap their five-game losing streak while the White Sox aim to build momentum after a 4-1 victory in Game 1.
Game Overview
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Southwest, NBC Sports Chicago
- Series Status: White Sox lead 1-0
Team Breakdown
Chicago White Sox (16-35, 5th in AL Central)
- Last Game: 4-1 win vs. Rangers
- Key Players:
- Miguel Vargas – Leads the team with six home runs, slugging .391.
- Lenyn Sosa – Batting .375 over his last 10 games, with two home runs and three RBIs.
- Jonathan Cannon (SP) – 2-5, 3.76 ERA, looking to build on his recent strong outings.
Texas Rangers (25-27, 3rd in AL West)
- Last Game: 1-4 loss vs. White Sox
- Key Players:
- Wyatt Langford – Has seven doubles and nine home runs, providing power in the lineup.
- Josh Jung – Batting .361 over his last 10 games, with three home runs and seven RBIs.
- Jack Leiter (SP) – 3-2, 4.25 ERA, coming off a seven-inning, one-hit performance vs. Houston.
Key Matchups & Storylines
1. Rangers’ Offensive Struggles vs. White Sox’s Pitching
Texas has scored one run or fewer in 13 of their 27 losses this season. Can they break out against Cannon?
2. Leiter vs. Cannon – Pitching Duel
- Jack Leiter (TEX): 3-2, 4.25 ERA, held Houston hitless through seven innings in his last start.
- Jonathan Cannon (CHW): 2-5, 3.76 ERA, has thrown four quality starts in his last five outings.
3. White Sox’s Home Advantage vs. Rangers’ Road Woes
Chicago is 11-14 at home, while Texas has struggled on the road with an 8-17 record.
4. Rangers’ Power vs. White Sox’s Contact Hitting
Texas has a 12-3 record when hitting two or more home runs, while Chicago relies on small-ball and situational hitting.
5. AL Playoff Implications
The Rangers are still in the Wild Card race, making this series crucial for their postseason hopes.
Prediction & X-Factors
- Likely Outcome: A close, competitive game with pitching dictating the pace.
- X-Factors:
- Leiter’s ability to limit walks – If he controls the strike zone, Texas has the edge.
- Cannon’s command – Can he continue his streak of quality starts?
- White Sox’s clutch hitting – If Sosa and Vargas deliver, Chicago could take Game 2.
Game Odds
Texas Rangers – 155
Chicago White Sox 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 23, 2025
