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Mets vs. White Sox: Pitcher Showdown and Betting Insights
21 Aug
Summary
- Mets and White Sox face off with vastly different records.
- Sean Manaea starts for Mets, Sean Burke for White Sox.
- White Sox lead AL Central; Mets are last in NL East.
The New York Mets, with a record of 58-70, are in Chicago to begin a series against the Chicago White Sox, who stand at 66-61. The White Sox maintain a 3.5-game lead in the AL Central, while the Mets remain in last place in the NL East despite recent improved play. A key difference between the teams is their run differential, with the White Sox outscoring opponents 605-531 compared to the Mets' 531-605.
Tonight's game will feature Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.22 ERA) on the mound for the Mets, who has been consistent over his last five starts. Sean Burke (7-6, 3.15 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the White Sox, looking to rebound after his streak of 10 starts with two or fewer earned runs was broken last Sunday.
The game is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at 8:10 PM EST at Rate Field in Chicago. Broadcasts will be available on MLB.TV, WB New York, and CSN. Betting odds favor the White Sox slightly on the moneyline (-140) and the spread (-1.5). The projected total is 8.0 runs, with trends suggesting an 'OVER' play for both teams, particularly the White Sox, who have seen the 'OVER' cash in 71 games this season.
