Matchup: Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago White Sox
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
Betting Odds: Baltimore (-150) | Chicago (+125)
This matchup at Rate Field features the Chicago White Sox (57-90) aiming to defeat the Baltimore Orioles (69-77) on Monday. Currently, Baltimore’s odds are set at -150, while Chicago opens at +125. The over/under for this game stands at 8.5, with starting pitchers Kyle Bradish and Sean Burke taking the mound.
The Orioles have posted a slugging percentage of .400, recording 1,297 strikeouts against 424 walks this season. They’ve tallied 595 RBIs and 1,177 hits, achieving a batting average of .240. Collectively, the Orioles have notched 234 doubles and hit 173 home runs, leading to a total of 628 runs scored with an on-base percentage of .307. As a team, the Baltimore Orioles average 4.3 runs per game, ranking 19th in the league.
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Baltimore has a K/BB ratio of 2.56, and their pitching squad boasts a WHIP of 1.37. The Orioles have allowed 197 home runs and 707 total runs, placing them 25th in the league. With 1,297 hits allowed (9.0 per 9 innings) and 658 earned runs, Baltimore’s season ERA stands at 4.58 (24th in the league), alongside 1,202 strikeouts. Furthermore, their pitchers have issued 469 walks, with a collective FIP of 4.45 this season.
Baltimore has utilized 490 relief pitchers this year, inheriting 197 base runners, with 25.4% scoring. They’ve secured 34 saves this season but have blown 19 of 53 save opportunities, leading to a save percentage of 64.2%. The bullpen has recorded 95 holds, ranking 4th in MLB. This season, Orioles relievers have faced situations with base runners on 142 occasions and have participated in 154 high-leverage scenarios.
The Baltimore defense has achieved 3,879 putouts, along with 1,296 assists and 79 errors this season. Their fielding percentage stands at .985, placing them 19th in MLB, and they’ve completed 105 double plays. The Orioles convert 68.6% of balls in play into outs during their 11,637 innings, ranking 26th in the majors.
Starting pitcher Bradish (career record: 18-15) possesses a FIP of 3.47 and has faced 1,408 batters in the majors. He has given up 290 hits (7.6 hits per 9 innings) and 109 walks. His ERA is 3.52 (allowing 134 earned runs) and he holds a career WHIP of 1.166. Throughout his career, Bradish has pitched 342 innings while accumulating 353 strikeouts.
The Chicago White Sox, on the other hand, have hit 150 home runs with 577 RBIs, recording 228 doubles, 461 walks, and scoring 597 runs. Their team OBP is .305, accompanied by a batting average of .236 this season. The White Sox’s team slugging percentage is .378, and they score an average of 4.06 runs per game, placing them 26th in the league. Additionally, they have been struck out 1,226 times (14th in the league) with a total of 1,153 hits.
Chicago has a team WHIP of 1.364 and a FIP of 4.47. Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.00 (1,147 strikeouts against 544 walks), ranking 16th in total hits allowed, conceding 1,211 hits and 166 home runs while giving up 4.71 runs per 9 innings (22nd in MLB). Their pitchers have allowed 673 runs this season with an ERA of 4.22 (604 earned runs).
In terms of their bullpen, Chicago’s pitchers have entered 44 save opportunities this season, achieving 23 saves, which ranks 28th in MLB with a save percentage of 52.3%. They have utilized 479 relief pitchers this season and have entered high-pressure situations 141 times while facing base runners on 148 occasions. Their inherited runs scored percentage stands at 32.1% out of 215 inherited base runners, while they have recorded 64 holds and 21 blown saves in 110 save opportunities.
Chicago’s defense has turned 118 double plays with a fielding percentage of .981, ranking 28th in the league. They have accumulated 1,168 assists, 95 errors, and 3,862 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency is 69.7% over 11,586 innings, ranking 17th in professional baseball.
Burke (6-10 career record) comes into this matchup with an ERA of 3.96, allowing 8.5 hits per nine innings. He has a K/BB ratio of 2.11 and has faced 618 batters in his career, conceding 62 earned runs, a WHIP of 1.404, and a FIP of 3.9. Throughout his career, Burke has allowed 133 hits while securing 137 strikeouts in 141 innings pitched.
Who will claim victory in this night’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Back Baltimore (-150)
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