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The Chicago White Sox will welcome the San Francisco Giants for their home opener on Monday in Chicago after splitting a four-game series with the reigning world champion Houston Astros. All four of the White Sox games in Houston had a tie or advantage going into the sixth inning, but the 2-2 start was caused by bullpen issues. While the Giants were shut out twice by the Yankees, they did manage to win Game 2 due to Brandon Crawford’s 3-for-5 performance with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Anthony DeSclafani is anticipated to take the field for San Francisco. DeSclafani led the National League with two shutouts and finished 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA two seasons ago, but a right ankle injury limited him to just five starts in 2022. After having surgery last summer, the 32-year-old should be in good condition, but it will be difficult to duplicate the five-pitch combination that made him so successful in 2021.
A Giants lineup that has struggled in the first three games of the season will need to provide some help for him. All seven of San Francisco’s runs have come in the Giants’ victory over the Yankees in Game 2, despite the team’s subpar.194 average this year. With the help of seasoned veterans like Crawford, Michael Conforto, and Joc Pederson, they’ll try to swiftly turn things around.
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Chicago will turn to Michael Kopech as its fifth starter in 2023. Kopech posted a 3.54 ERA over 25 starts last season and the former top-20 prospect utilizes a big fastball with plenty of ride that he backs up with a tight-breaking slider. Kopech ranks in the 98th percentile for fastball spin and 77th percentile for extension so his success will be predicated by his ability to locate that fastball up in the zone.
The White Sox’s relief, on the other hand, has had the second-worst ERA in baseball so far. Fortunately, stars like Yasmani Grandal, Tim Anderson, and Yoan Moncada, who all have an OPS of at least.950 on the season, have made major contributions for Chicago. The White Sox have hit a disappointing.234 with runners in scoring position despite hitting.296 as a club thus far this season.
San Francisco Giants vs Chicago White Sox Game Information
- Date: 4/03/2023
- Time: 03:10 PM ET
- Location: Guaranteed Rate Field.
- How to Watch Giants vs White Sox: TBS
- Live Stream: MLB.TV
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