The New York Mets are on the cusp of a historic 58-game losing streak, and their next opponent, the Chicago White Sox, are looking to put an end to their misery. The Mets have been struggling to find any semblance of form, winning just 5 of their last 11 games, and their last sweep over the Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals seems like a distant memory.
The White Sox, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, winning just one of their last three games against the Chicago Cubs before getting no-hit for most of yesterday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. However, they have a crucial road series against the Minnesota Twins coming up next weekend, and it's imperative they don't trip over themselves now.
Mets' pitcher Sean Manea will take the hill for his team, and despite his recent solid form, limiting runs, he's still a long way from being a top-tier pitcher. Manea relies heavily on his fastball and sweeper, throwing one of the two pitches more than 60% of the time.
The White Sox will counter with ace Sean Burke, who has been solid this season, with an ERA just above 4.00. He's struggled in his last start against Detroit but has otherwise been impressive, allowing no more than two earned runs since June 13.
The White Sox' starting lineup is expected to feature a mix of regulars and bench players, while the Mets' lineup will be led by their usual suspects. The game will be televised on CHSN and can be heard on ESPN Chicago 1000, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CDT.
As the Mets and White Sox face off, the Mets' 58-game losing streak is on the line, and the White Sox will be looking to put an end to their misery. The game is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams eager to claim victory.
Source: Yahoo Sports