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Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians August 10th 2025
The Cleveland Guardians will visit the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The game starts at 2:10 PM and will be broadcast on CHSN. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and overcast clouds.
The Guardians have a record of 61-55 and are second in the AL Central. They are on a five-game win streak and have won nine of their last ten games. The White Sox, with a record of 42-75, are fifth in the division. They have lost their last six games and have a 3-7 record in their last ten games.
Guardians vs White Sox Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
- Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
- Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Betting Odds: Guardians Moneyline -140, White Sox Moneyline +118
The Guardians Can Win If…
The Cleveland Guardians are on a winning streak, taking their last five games. In their recent game against the Chicago White Sox, they won 3-1. Joey Cantillo pitched well, allowing only one run in over five innings. C.J. Kayfus hit a home run, adding to the team’s offensive strength.
The Guardians have solid pitching, with a team ERA of 3.81, ranking 10th in the league. Their batting average against is .238, placing them 7th. Slade Cecconi will start the next game with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP, giving the Guardians a strong chance on the mound.
Key players like José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo contribute to the team’s success. Ramírez has a .293 batting average and leads the team with 23 home runs. Manzardo adds power with 18 home runs, making the Guardians a threat at the plate.
The White Sox Can Win If…
The Chicago White Sox are looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. In that game, Michael A. Taylor hit a home run, providing the only score for the team. Sean Burke, the starting pitcher, struck out seven batters in just over three innings, showing his ability to get key outs.
The White Sox have some strong stats that can help them win. They have hit 183 doubles this season, ranking 13th in the league. Their ability to get extra-base hits can put them in a good position to score runs.
Key players like Lenyn Sosa and Mike Tauchman can make a difference. Sosa has a .275 batting average and has hit 13 home runs. Tauchman, with his .273 average, can be a reliable hitter at the top of the lineup.
The Lean
The Cleveland Guardians are favored to win with a moneyline of -140 against the Chicago White Sox, who have a moneyline of +118. The Guardians have a stronger pitching staff, ranking 10th in ERA, compared to the White Sox’s 19th. My model projects a score of Guardians 5, White Sox 4, making the Guardians a solid pick to win straight up.
The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -120 and the under at +100. Both teams have struggled offensively, with batting averages ranked 20th and 21st. My model predicts a total of 9 runs, suggesting a slight edge to the over in this game.
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A Total Team Effort: Surging Guardians Go for Sweep of White Sox
Just one month ago, the Cleveland Guardians were in the midst of a 10-game losing streak, their season on the brink of collapse. Today, they are one of the hottest teams in all of baseball and are on the verge of a playoff spot. The surging Cleveland Guardians will look to continue their incredible turnaround and complete a three-game series sweep of their American League Central rivals, the host Chicago White Sox, on Sunday afternoon. For Cleveland, it’s about continuing to prove the doubters wrong. For Chicago, it’s about finding a way to stop the bleeding.
A Team Effort: Cleveland’s Depth Shines
The Guardians’ recent success has been a true masterclass in team baseball. They have won five straight games and nine of their last ten, a run that has vaulted them to within a half-game of the final AL wild-card spot. What makes their surge so impressive is that they are getting contributions from every single player on the roster. In Saturday’s 3-1 victory, their two superstars, Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez, were a combined 1-for-9 at the plate. It didn’t matter. Depth pieces like Brayan Rocchio, who doubled in the tiebreaking run, and rookie C.J. Kayfus, who hit his first career home run, stepped up to lead the way.
“It shows everybody that we’re a team,” a proud manager Stephen Vogt said. “That’s when teams start to get really dangerous, when their better players may not have results on any given night, but everybody else around them did.” This “total team” identity has been forged in the fires of adversity, as the team has also been playing without their closer, Emmanuel Clase, who remains on the restricted list. The belief in their clubhouse is at an all-time high. “I think it starts at the top with Stephen (Vogt),” said pitcher Kolby Allard. “And some of our player leadership, with Jose (Ramirez) just kind of instilling that belief that we can go out there and beat anybody.”
The table below provides a snapshot of two divisional rivals that have been trending in completely opposite directions since the All-Star break. To review the full box score from their last matchup, you can check the official MLB game results.
| Team | Record | Division Standing | Recent Form (Last 10) |
| Cleveland Guardians | 70-58 | 2nd in AL Central | 9-1 |
| Chicago White Sox | 45-85 | 5th in AL Central | 3-7 |
Growing Pains on the South Side
While the Guardians are surging, the White Sox are in the middle of another difficult stretch. They have lost six consecutive games and are once again searching for answers. The one major positive for the rebuilding club has been the emergence of rookie infielder Colson Montgomery. While he has had his own struggles at the plate, his defense at both shortstop and third base has been a revelation. “For me, the most impressive thing has been his defense,” said manager Pedro Grifol. “He’s someone that’s impressed me a lot.” The development of young cornerstone players like Montgomery is the primary focus for the White Sox for the remainder of the season. How a rebuilding team approaches the final months of the season is a key topic in our expert betting guide.
The Pitching Matchup: A Deeper Look
Sunday’s game features a pitching matchup between two right-handers. The Guardians will start Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.72), who has been a model of consistency, allowing three or fewer runs in 12 of his 14 starts. The White Sox will counter with Davis Martin (3-9, 4.11), who has a terrible 9.00 career ERA against Cleveland.
| Pitcher | W-L (2025) | ERA (2025) | Career vs. Opponent |
| Slade Cecconi (CLE) | 5-4 | 3.72 | First Appearance |
| Davis Martin (CWS) | 3-9 | 4.11 | 0-2, 9.00 ERA (2 starts) |
The Betting Outlook
The scores and odds for this matchup will heavily favor the visiting Guardians. They are the hotter team by a wide margin and have a significant advantage on the mound. For more in-depth analysis of this and other games, you can view all of our MLB previews. To see who our experts are backing to win the series finale, check out our daily MLB picks. To get access to even more premium content and betting tools, you can register for an account today.
