Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions May 14th 2025

White Sox Seek Third Straight Win in Cincinnati

Coming off a rare road victory—a 5-1, 10-inning win over these same Reds—Chicago looks to claim its first three-game win streak of the season. Miguel Vargas’ three-run homer in extras highlighted Tuesday’s triumph, lifting a Sox club desperate for consistency away from Guaranteed Rate.

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Starting Pitchers: Davis Martin vs. Nick Lodolo

Right-hander Davis Martin (1-4, 4.01 ERA) takes the mound for Chicago, chasing just his second win since 2022 after a rocky—but promising—start last week. Opposing him is Nick Lodolo (3-3, 3.23 ERA), fresh off a six-inning quality start in Atlanta. Lodolo’s swinging-strike slider and Martin’s mix of four-seamers and changeups will dictate the early innings’ tone.

Offense and Momentum on the Line

Chicago’s offense has flickered all season, yet Tuesday’s extra-innings outburst showcased Vargas and Chase Meidroth’s clutch hitting. Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s bats have gone cold, scoring one or fewer runs in six of ten games and suffering eight losses in ten. Both clubs need timely run production to escape recent slumps.

Historic Context & Season Stakes

A Win Wednesday would mark Chicago’s first back-to-back victories at Great American Ball Park since June 20-21, 2009, and solidify a rare road surge. For Cincinnati, safety in the NL Central demands snapping their skid and restoring confidence at home.

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