Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 8-27-23 MLB Picks

The Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox meet Sunday in MLB action from Guaranteed Rate Field. This matchup marks the finale in a four-game weekend series. The A’s took wins in the first pair, then on Saturday Chicago got on the board with a four-run win. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place.

Oakland Athletics 

The A’s posted an 8-5 win in the Thursday opener of this set, then followed that up with a nice 12-4 win in game two. Oakland’s Nick Allen came away with four hits, two runs, five RBI and a homer in that big win. On Saturday the Athletics fell behind 5-0 after three innings and never got close in a 6-2 loss. Both Tony Kemp and Zack Gelof provided two walks apiece in the defeat and Jonah Bride had the only RBI. .

For the starter job in the Sunday game the A’s will send out Paul Blackburn. Over his 15 games (14 starts) so far Blackburn is 3-3 with a 4.00 ERA and 80 strikeouts over 78.2 innings. Blackburn is 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA in his last seven starts. 

Oakland Athletics Team Facts

• The Athletics have lost each of their last 11 day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in 12 of their last 14 games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Athletics have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five day games against AL Central opponents.
• The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Chicago White Sox 

Over on the White Sox’ side, they couldn’t get much going on six team hits in the Friday loss. Lenyn Sosa and Eloy Jimenez each had a homer along the way, however. In the Saturday game three, Chicago got three RBI and a homer from Yoan Moncada, while both Sosa and Andrew Benintendi each had a solo home run as well. 

It’ll be Mike Clevinger in the start for the White Sox on Sunday. In his 17 starts this year Clevinger is 5-6 with a 3.47 ERA and 75 Ks in 90.2 innings. Clevinger is 2-3 with a 2.58 ERA over his last seven starts. 

Chicago White Sox Team Facts

• The White Sox have lost each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line eight of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against AL West opponents.
• The White Sox have trailed after 7 innings in four of their last five games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
• The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last seven games as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.295).
• The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for walks this season (315).
• The Oakland Athletics ranks 30th in the league for runs scored this season (475).
• The Oakland Athletics ranks 30th in the league for hits this season (956).

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’ll take a stab on the White Sox in this one. You could make a case either way however, and Clevinger needs a good bounce-back start. In his last outing, Clevinger gave up four earned in 5.0 innings during a loss to Seattle. Prior to that Clevinger was pitching well though, with just one earned run in 13.0 innings over two starts. In the Saturday game the Sox got off to a great start and ended up getting hits from six different players in a nice win. I think Clevinger will have a solid outing here, and if the offense keeps it up I think Chicago can even things up in the series.