The Cleveland Guardians (63-55) host the Chicago White Sox (61-58) at Progressive Field for a crucial AL Central matchup, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 pm ET. With just 2.5 games separating the top three teams in the division, this series could prove pivotal.

Game Details:

• Moneyline: Guardians -132, White Sox +112
• Runline: White Sox +1.5 (-188)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• White Sox: Lance Lynn (3-5, 5.62 ERA, 1.25 WHIP)
• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (8-9, 3.14 ERA, 0.97 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• White Sox have lost two straight after winning five in a row
• Guardians are 31-24 at home this season
• Jose Ramirez leads Cleveland hitting .281 with 22 HR and 98 RBI
• Jose Abreu leads Chicago batting .306 with 14 HR

Notable Matchups:

• Seby Zavala: 2-for-4 with 2 HR against McKenzie
• Jose Ramirez: .348 with 3 HR against Lynn

Analysis: The Guardians enter as favorites behind McKenzie's solid season performance. While Lynn has struggled overall, he's shown improvement lately with two wins in his last three starts. Cleveland's offense should have opportunities against Lynn, but they'll need McKenzie to contain Chicago's lineup to secure the win before facing tougher matchups later in the series.

Bottom Line: With Cleveland's recent momentum (7-3 in last 10) and home field advantage, they're well-positioned to take the series opener, though Chicago's improved play makes them dangerous underdogs.

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