White Sox vs Guardians Preview: Young Arms Face Off in Week 67

Davis Martin steps up for the White Sox on Thursday night. This right-hander has posted a 2-1 record with a 4.64 ERA this season. He'll be throwing against a Guardians lineup hungry to keep their winning streak alive. Martin struck out 23 batters so far, showing he can punch out hitters when he's locked in. The White Sox need their young arms to shine as they build their pitching future. Cleveland's bats will test Martin early and often.

Chicago just finished a hard-fought series against Cleveland at home. The White Sox grabbed one victory but dropped two close contests. In the most recent game, the Guardians snatched a 4-3 win in extra innings when Watson singled in the tenth. Now the White Sox travel to Cleveland with a 45-40 record, hoping to turn things around. They're sitting at 0-0 on the road this season and need to find their footing away from home.

Cleveland's pitching depth makes them dangerous at home. Slade Cecconi takes the hill for the Guardians, anchoring a rotation with arms like Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee. The Guardians just posted a 4-3 victory over Chicago and want to keep rolling. They're 45-42 overall with a 22-20 home record. The team trusts its reliable pitching staff to shut down opposing batters. Cade Smith handles closing duties in the bullpen. When Cleveland's arms are sharp, opponents struggle to score runs.