Houston are tipped to win the opening game of this Wild Card series.
The Astros had the White Sox’s number throughout the regular season, and with Chicago’s recent road form making for ugly reading, we would not be surprised to see that trend continue.
Key Numbers - Can Astros Go 6-2 Against Sox This Season?
- Houston Astros won 5 of the 7 regular season meetings
- Chicago White Sox have lost 9 of their last 14 road games
- The Under cashed in 3 of the 4 regular season meetings in Houston
Astros Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Houston Astros lead the all-time series 61-53
- Houston Astros won 6-2 when the two teams last met on September 3
Chicago White Sox Form – Sox Took Second In AL Central
Chicago secured their playoff place by finishing second in the division, just one game behind Cleveland.
The White Sox’s two defeat to the Guardians earlier this month were costly, but they closed out the regular season in good form with seven wins in their final nine games.
| W | L | PCT | RUN DIFF. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 78 | .519 | +56 |
Houston Astros Form – Astros Fended Off Rangers In AL West
Houston booked their postseason berth by finishing to of the AL West, just one game clear of Texas.
The Astros fended off the Rangers with a good run of form late in the regular season, winning five of their final seven games.
| W | L | PCT | RUN DIFF. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 81 | .500 | -32 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagen Smith | Chicago White Sox | 3-3 | 1.29 | 41 | 28.0 |
| AJ Blubaugh | Houston Astros | 5-3 | 3.66 | 94 | 96.0 |