Introduction

In an American League and National League showdown, prepare to witness the Chicago White Sox squaring off against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This game will be a face-off between two teams each looking to make moves in their respective leagues, showcasing their talents and strategies on the field. Both teams have had their ups and downs, let’s take a closer look at their forms and key players.

Game Time

Get ready for the game at Sunday, July 20 at 01:35 PM ET at scenic PNC Park, neutral but slightly pitcher-friendly.

Moneyline Odds

Chicago White Sox: +128
Pittsburgh Pirates: -156
Over/Under Line: 9.0

Latest Team Records

Chicago White Sox have a record of 33-65 with a win percentage of 0.337, while the Pittsburgh Pirates hold a record of 39-59 with a win percentage of 0.398.

Injury Report

Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key Player Stats

Chicago White Sox

• Lenyn Sosa: 0.274 AVG, 4 HR, 17 RBI
• Miguel Vargas: 0.216 AVG, 10 HR, 35 RBI
• Luis Robert Jr.: 0.196 AVG, 10 HR, 37 RBI

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Bryan Reynolds: 0.226 AVG, 10 HR, 46 RBI
• Andrew McCutchen: 0.252 AVG, 8 HR, 31 RBI
• Oneil Cruz: 0.216 AVG, 16 HR, 38 RBI

Team Analysis

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have been fairly inconsistent lately, reflected in their uneven form in their last five games. Despite a less-than-impressive away record, they have looked quite steady at home, showcasing the capabilities of their key offensive players like Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr.

The team will be looking to harness the power of Lenyn Sosa, who despite a lower home run count, has shown consistent performance at the plate with a good average. The recent W-L-L-W-L sequence in their last 5 games reflects a team still searching for consistent rhythm, and this game against the Pirates might turn out to be the pivot they need.

• Batting Average: 0.221
• Total Runs Scored: 342
• Home Runs: 78
• OPS: 0.643
• ERA: 4.12
• WHIP: 1.37

Away Record: 12-36 • Home Record: 21-29
Last 5 Games: W-L-L-W-L (4.8 runs per game)

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Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates, on the other hand, have displayed a stronger temperament at home shown by their home record. Their key hitters, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen, will be crucial in the game against the White Sox.

The Pirates have been struggling offensively recently, documented in the L-W-L-L-L pattern in their last five games. However, with power hitter Oneil Cruz leading the charge, the Pirates could find their offensive rhythm against the White Sox, making it an interesting matchup.

• Batting Average: 0.229
• Total Runs Scored: 327
• Home Runs: 66
• OPS: 0.638
• ERA: 3.8
• WHIP: 1.21

Away Record: 13-37 • Home Record: 26-22
Last 5 Games: L-W-L-L-L (2.2 runs per game)

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Head-to-Head History

Pittsburgh Pirates 0–1 Chicago White Sox (Last 1 games)

• 2025-07-18: CHW 10 @ PIT 1

Over/Under Trends

Chicago White Sox‘s recent games have seen an average of 7.0 total runs scored per game over their last 6 matchups, with 1 games going over the total line.

Pittsburgh Pirates‘s recent games have averaged 7.1 total runs per game over their last 7 matchups, with 0 games going over the total of 9.0.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Despite the White Sox’s shaky recent form, their last head-to-head with the Pirates saw a dominant 10-1 victory. Given their potential to score heavily, as reflected in their total runs scored and their key offensive players’ stats, the value is with the White Sox for this encounter.

Trust the Chicago White Sox at +128 to show why they’re the favorites here.

Over/Under Prediction

Averaging 4.8 runs per game lately, the Chicago White Sox are trending downward offensively, whereas the Pittsburgh Pirates are putting up 2.2. That could influence how this matchup shapes up against the total.

Recent totals have landed slightly below this number, with teams averaging around 7.0 runs per game. The total of 9.0 is also a key number in MLB betting markets. The teams are combining for 7.0 runs per game this season. Our pick is Under 9.0.

Bookmakers

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