In this White Sox vs. Rockies prediction, the teams with the two worst records in baseball square off in Colorado to close out their weekend series on Sunday. The White Sox and Rockies are both in last place in their respective divisions, the Sox in the AL Central and the Rockies in the NL West. The pitching matchup in the series finale will be White Sox righty Shane Smith (3-6, 3.86) battling the Rockies' Chase Dollander (2-9, 6.65). The first pitch is scheduled for 3:10 PM EST. Read on for more in this White Sox/Rockies prediction, and grab our top MLB predictions to increase your bankroll!
Chicago on the long road to recovery
The Chicago White Sox continue their long, arduous climb back to respectability in 2025. The team has traded away several key pieces for future earnings, and the results have been another below .500 start to the season. The White Sox arrived in Colorado after being swept by the Dodgers in LA earlier this week. In the opener on Friday night, White Sox starter Adrian Houser led the Sox to the win. He allowed four hits and two unearned runs, while striking out six in a 3-2 victory. Catcher Edgar Quero's solo home run in the sixth inning broke up a 2-2 tie to make a winner out of Houser.
*This article was written before the conclusion of Saturday night's White Sox/Rockies game.
The Rockies will turn to one of their more consistent starters, right-hander Shane Smith, in the series finale on Sunday. Smith is 3-6 in 16 starts this season, including four quality starts. He has an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.31. Smith has allowed 69 hits in 79.1 innings of work, including just six home runs. In his last start, Smith allowed six hits and six runs in 4.2 innings of work in a 6-1 loss to the Dodgers. The White Sox have lost three of Smith's last five starts. On the road, Smith is 2-3 in eight games with an ERA of 3.60.
Key Injuries: CF Luis Roberts Jr. is day-to-day.
Rockies falling fast
The Colorado Rockies have struggled to assemble a viable roster over the past several seasons, and they have paid for it with their record. The Rockies came into this series with the White Sox in dead last place in the NL West Division with just 20 wins thus far on the season. The Rockies' losing ways continued on Friday night in a 3-2 loss to the White Sox. The Rockies were held to just five hits in the loss. Starter Antonio Senzatela took the hard-luck loss after allowing seven hits and three runs.
*This article was written before the conclusion of Saturday night's White Sox/Rockies game.
The Rockies will try to pick up a rare win on Sunday in the series finale against the White Sox with right-hander Chase Dollander on the hill. Dollander is just 2-9 on the season in 14 starts. He has an ERA of 6.65 and a WHIP of 1.51 on the season. Dollander has allowed 69 hits in 65 innings of work, including 15 home runs. In his last start, a 6-5 loss at home against the Astros, Dollander lasted just 2.2 innings and allowed seven hits and six runs, including two home runs. At home, Dollander is 2-4 with a whopping 9.62 ERA and has coughed up nine home runs in seven starts.
Key Injuries: RP Jeff Criswell, SP Case Williams, DH Kris Bryant, and SS Ezequiel Tovar are out.
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The opportunities have been few and far between for the White Sox to enter a game as favorites this season, particularly on the road. On Sunday, however, the White Sox should have a decided advantage on the mound. The Sox Smith has gone 2-3 away from home with a respectable 3.60 ERA in eight games. He generally keeps the ball in the ballpark as well, allowing just six home runs this season. On the other side of the diamond, the Rockies' starter, Dollander, has been roughed up at home. He has an unsightly 9.62 ERA at home this season and has given up nine home runs in seven games. The White Sox offense has enough pop to take full advantage of Dollander's struggles, and Smith will get them deep into the game.
Take the White Sox with the money line.
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Neither of these offenses is among the best in baseball, but both should take advantage of the hitter-friendly confines at Coors Field. As noted above, Rockies' starter Dollander has been very susceptible to the long ball and has an ERA close to ten at home. The Rockies have gone over the number in each of Dollander's last five starts. The White Sox Smith is coming off a start against the Dodgers, allowing six runs in six innings. The White Sox have allowed six runs in two of their last three losses. They have also gone over the number in three of Smith's last five starts. Bank on some crooked-numbered innings in this one.
Take the over.
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