- Matchup: Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+102) Cleveland (-122)
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On Tuesday, Progressive Field will host a thrilling face-off between the Cleveland Guardians (76-74) and the Chicago White Sox (76-73). The current betting odds place the White Sox at +102 while the Guardians sit at -122, with an overall game total set at 8. This matchup will feature starting pitchers Davis Martin and Foster Griffin.
The Chicago White Sox have hit 234 doubles and launched 193 home runs this season. Their current slugging percentage stands at .403, paired with 1,366 strikeouts and 540 walks. The White Sox are averaging 4.7 runs per game, ranking 7th overall in Major League Baseball. With 663 RBIs and a total of 1,171 hits, the team’s batting average rests at .235, contributing to their 695 runs scored and on-base percentage of .318.
Defensively, the White Sox showcase a K/BB ratio of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.31 from their pitching lineup. This season, they’ve allowed 165 home runs and 661 total runs, placing them 14th in the league. They’ve yielded 1,206 hits and recorded 609 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.13 (also 14th in baseball), while striking out 1,233 batters. Additionally, their walks surrendered total 529, with a FIP of 4.25 this year.
In terms of the bullpen, the White Sox have a save conversion rate of 58.5%, having appeared in 123 save situations with 38 successful saves against 27 failures. This year, they’ve inherited 241 runners, with 31.1% scoring. On 164 occasions, pitchers have faced runners on base during 146 high-leverage scenarios. So far this season, the White Sox have fielded 494 relievers, achieving 55 holds, ranking them 29th in MLB.
With 3,978 putouts, 1,210 assists, and 76 errors, the team maintains a fielding percentage of .986, placing them 15th among major league teams, and has completed 103 double plays. They convert 70.3% of balls in play into outs over 11,934 innings, ranking 12th in professional baseball.
Davis Martin has thrown 391 innings and notched 314 strikeouts throughout his career. Holding a 19-28 win-loss record, his FIP is 4.17 after facing 1,662 batters. Martin’s career ERA stands at 4.23 (184 earned runs allowed) and he has a WHIP of 1.322 with 385 hits allowed (an average of 8.9 hits per 9 innings) and 132 free passes.
The Cleveland Guardians have hit 142 home runs this season, driving in 590 runs. They’ve also tallied 231 doubles while drawing 530 walks and scoring 615 runs. With an on-base percentage of .315, their batting average sits at .237 this season. Cleveland boasts a slugging percentage of .374 and averages 4.10 runs per game, which ranks 27th in baseball. They’ve struck out 1,197 times (23rd in the league) and accumulated 1,186 hits.
The Guardians’ pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.261 and a FIP of 3.85 this season, ranking 11th in total hits allowed (1,186). This season, they’ve surrendered 622 runs with an impressive team ERA of 3.79 (560 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 9.60, with 1,415 strikeouts against 492 walks, while allowing 165 home runs with 4.21 runs surrendered per 9 innings (8th in the league).
In 161 save situations, the Guardians have achieved 103 holds and experienced 15 blown saves. Their relief pitchers have been involved in 56 save opportunities, resulting in 41 saves. The inherited score percentage for their bullpen is 27.0% out of 241 inherited runners. They have participated 160 times in high-leverage situations and 153 times with runners on base, positioning them 5th in save percentage (73.2%) this season with 512 relievers utilized.
Over 11,985 innings played, the Guardians have a defensive efficiency of 69.3% (20th in professional baseball). Their fielding percentage stands at .985 (18th in MLB), with 1,157 assists, 79 errors, and 3,995 putouts this year.
Foster Griffin, throughout his career, has permitted 47 hits and secured 35 strikeouts across 41 innings. With a 4-2 career win-loss record, he carries a 6.13 earned run average, yielding 10.3 hits per 9 innings. Griffin has allowed 28 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.582 and a FIP of 6.0, with a K/BB ratio of 1.94 against 188 career batters faced.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s MLB showdown, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Chicago (+102)
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