Riding high off a five-game winning streak and a recent of the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox are better than .500 for the first time in a long time and currently hold a Wild Card spot in the American League. Although we’re only halfway through the month of May, the good vibes are flowing and the White Sox have a big opportunity to build on their recent success as the Chicago Cubs travel south.
On the hill for the White Sox is Sean Burke who had been solid for the majority of the season before doing his best Jaime Navarro impression last time out. Burke allowed six earned runs in just over four innings of work against the Seattle Mariners and will look to bounce back against a Cubs offense that is struggling to manufacture runs. The Cubs have lost four of their last five, averaging just one run per game.
Taking the ball for the Chicago Cubs is former Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera. Although he sports a 3-1 record and a 3.88 ERA, Cabrera has given up three or more earned runs in each of his last six starts. In his last outing, he only completed five innings and surrendered two home runs and five earned runs. With a 6.55 ERA in two starts in May and the Good Guys rolling on offense, the hope is that the Cubs get smacked right back into their usual October hibernation a few months early.
Here is the starting lineup for the White Sox:
Here is the starting lineup for our annoying relations from the north:
First pitch is 6:40 pm CST. As a rare White Sox and Brewers fan, I’ll be on the edge of my seat and hopefully be back with a happy recap for you. You can watch on CHSN or listen on ESPN Chicago 1000. Let us know your thoughts and predictions below!