- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: TBS
- Betting Odds: Cleveland (+100), Chicago (-120)
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The Cleveland Guardians (85-77) are set to visit Rate Field on Wednesday to face off against the Chicago White Sox (84-78) in Game 3 of the ALDS. Currently, the White Sox hold a 2-0 lead in the series. The betting lines for this matchup feature Cleveland at +100 and Chicago at -120, with an over/under set at 8 runs. Pitching duties will be handled by Daniel Espino for Cleveland and Sean Newcomb for Chicago.
The Guardians have an on-base percentage of .316, with a batting average of .239. They have tallied 650 runs batted in across 1,291 hits this season and maintain a slugging percentage of .380. Cleveland has hit 162 home runs and recorded 249 doubles, while averaging 4.2 runs per game, ranking 24th in the league.
Cleveland’s pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.26 and a K/BB ratio of 2.89. They have conceded 175 homers and 667 runs throughout the season, ranking 8th in the league. Their earned run average (ERA) stands at 3.77, also 8th in baseball, with pitchers striking out 1,530 opponents. The Guardians have issued 530 walks, boasting a FIP of 3.82 for the season.
The bullpen has displayed a save percentage of 71.9% with a record of 46 saves from 64 chances this year. Guardians relief pitchers have entered in 183 save situations, allowing 28.4% of inherited runners to score. They have also secured 117 holds, leading the league. Cleveland’s fielding percentages are solid, with an overall conversion rate of 69.1% and 108 double plays turned, ranking them 17th overall.
Daniel Espino has pitched 15 innings during his MLB career, striking out 25 batters. With a win-loss record of 0-0, he holds a FIP of 4.11 and a career WHIP of 1.258. Espino has permitted 12 hits and issued 7 walks in his minor league tenure.
The Chicago White Sox sport a batting average of .236 and an on-base percentage of .320 this season. They are 5th in the league for strikeouts with 1,494 and have achieved 1,282 hits. Chicago has hit 211 home runs, contributing to a total of 740 RBI. Their slugging percentage of .406 places them 5th in MLB as they average 4.79 runs per game. The team has also recorded 252 doubles and 776 runs scored this season.
On the pitching front, the Chicago staff has allowed 720 runs, holding an ERA of 4.12. They have given up 180 home runs, with a WHIP of 1.311 and a FIP of 4.25. The White Sox have a commendable K/BB ratio of 8.40 with 1,337 strikeouts against 571 walks, ranking them 16th in total hits allowed this season.
This season, Chicago’s bullpen has faced 71 save opportunities, converting 41 saves but racking up 30 blown saves. Their inherited score percentage stands at 30.5%, and they have had 63 holds in 137 save situations, ranking them 23rd in save percentage with 57.7%.
In total, the White Sox have a defensive efficiency of 70.2%, ranking them 12th in professional baseball. They have completed 115 double plays with a fielding percentage of .986, placing them 16th in MLB.
Newcomb’s career stats include 563 hits allowed and 613 strikeouts spread over 613 innings pitched. He has a win-loss ratio of 32-35, with an ERA of 4.04, allowing 8.3 hits per 9 innings. His career FIP is 4.0.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup, both against the spread and on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Cleveland (+100)
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