White Sox vs Guardians April 21: Betting Guide and Series Finale Preview
After two rain-delayed days, the Cleveland Guardians face the Chicago White Sox in the series finale on April 21 at 1:10 p.m. The Guardians dominated Wednesday's doubleheader, winning 11-1 and 2-1.
Game Details:
- White Sox (-140) vs Guardians (+117)
- Run line: Guardians +1.5 (-140)
- Over/Under: 8 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- White Sox: Dylan Cease (2-0, 1.69 ERA, 16 K, 0.94 WHIP)
- Guardians: Zach Plesac (0-1, 1.64 ERA)
Key Stats:
- Jose Ramirez (Guardians): .429/.479/.881, 4 HR, 20 RBI
- Andrew Vaughn (White Sox): .310/.375/.552, 2 HR, 6 RBI
- White Sox vs Plesac: Luis Robert (5-for-10), Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson (3 HR in 35 AB)
The Guardians seek to complete the sweep after strong pitching performances held the White Sox to just two runs in Wednesday's doubleheader. While Plesac has been solid, he faces a tough matchup against the dominant Cease, who has been one of MLB's best pitchers early this season.
Key Factors:
- Guardians' pitching has contained White Sox's potent offense
- Jose Ramirez remains red-hot at the plate
- Dylan Cease gives White Sox edge in pitching matchup
The Guardians will need their offense to produce against Cease to complete the series sweep against their division rivals.