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Apr 24, 2024, 11:34 am ET in MLB
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White Sox at Twins: Can Crochet Silence Twins’ Bats?

A David vs. Goliath battle unfolds in the AL Central tonight! The Chicago White Sox (3-20) travel to Target Field to face the red-hot Minnesota Twins (9-12) at 7:40 PM ET. On the MLB betting lines being heavy underdogs (+162), can the White Sox pull off a shocking upset against the Twins (-194), who have won their last five games? With the over/under line set at 6.5 runs, expect a low-scoring pitching duel between Garrett Crochet (CHW) and Joe Ryan (MIN). Get our White Sox vs Twins prediction to see who emerges victorious in this intriguing matchup.

White Sox vs Twins Prediction Odds

  • ML: CHW +162 | MIN -194
  • RUN LINE: CHW +1.5 | MIN -1.5
  • TOTAL: 6.5

White Sox vs Twins Betting Prediction

In the latest game, the action kicked off with each team scoring in the first inning. Minnesota, favored heavily at -286, managed to secure a narrow 6-5 victory. The Twins took the lead with a pivotal run in the 5th inning after both teams had initially fired up their offenses early. Post the 5th, the game’s pace slowed significantly with no further runs.

Pitching for the White Sox, Erick Fedde delivered a strong performance with six innings pitched, and one run allowed, earning 11 strikeouts. But ultimately taking the loss. For the Twins MLB player stats, Jay Jackson claimed the win in relief, while starter Pablo Lopez lasted four innings, yielding three earned runs. Byron Buxton stood out for Minnesota, hitting 3/4 including a homer and contributing two RBIs, while Trevor Larnach added two hits and two RBIs. The White Sox’s notable offense came from Eloy Jimenez, who matched with a home run and three RBIs.

Chicago White Sox

Garrett Crochet is getting the start for the White Sox on the road against the Twins. He has started 4 games this season and has a 1-2 record. Crochet is coming off a rough outing against the Phillies, where he gave up 7 runs in just 3 innings of work. However, in his first start of the year, he went 7 innings and picked up the win over the Braves.

It’s been a struggle for the Chicago White Sox offense this season, as they rank dead last in runs per game at 2.2. Their home and road splits are equally poor, as they rank 29th in runs per game at home (1.8) and 29th on the road (2.5). The White Sox have hit the fewest home runs in the league with 12, and their team batting average of .192 is also the worst in the majors. Eloy Jiménez has been one of the few bright spots at the plate, as he’s hitting .300 over his last 5 games and is currently on a 4-game hitting streak.

Minnesota Twins

Garrett Crochet is slated to start on the road for the White Sox against the Twins today. Crochet’s season record stands at 1-2 over four starts. Nevertheless, he showed promise earlier in the season with a seven-inning outing, securing a win against the Braves. The White Sox offense has struggled significantly, ranking last in the league with an average of 2.2 runs per game. Their scoring woes are consistent both at home, where they average 1.8 runs (29th in MLB), and on the road with 2.5 runs.

The team’s power hitting is also lagging, with the lowest home run total in the majors at just 12, and a team batting average of .192, the worst in the majors. Despite these challenges, Eloy Jiménez has been a standout, hitting .300 over his last five games and maintaining a four-game hitting streak. As Crochet prepares for his fifth start, today’s MLB scores will be closely watched, with this game being a critical matchup in the series.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 6.5 -123
  • ML: White Sox +162
  • ATS: White Sox +1.5

Game Information

    • Game: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
    • Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis
    • Date: April 24, 7:40 ET
    • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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