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Sox Lefties Target deGrom's Mistakes in Crucial Matchup
21 Jul
Summary
- Jacob deGrom, 38, has a 3.49 ERA in 2026, his career worst.
- Sox lineup features many lefties who struggle with deGrom's fastball.
- Randal Grichuk has hit two home runs against deGrom in his career.
The White Sox aim to secure another series victory as they face veteran pitcher Jacob deGrom. At 38, deGrom's 3.49 ERA in 2026 is the highest of his career, indicating a slight decline from his dominant past, though he remains an effective starter. His fastball still reaches 97 mph, posing a challenge for the Sox's predominantly left-handed lineup, which struggles with whiffs against high-velocity fastballs.
However, deGrom's breaking pitches have been vulnerable this year, with lefties showing success against his sliders and curveballs. Key hitters like Randal Grichuk, who has hit two home runs against deGrom, may exploit these opportunities. With Erick Fedde starting for the Sox, who faces a righty-heavy Rangers lineup, the team will need to generate runs to support their pitcher and test their readiness for elite competition.
The game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT, with broadcasts on CHSN (TV) and ESPN 1000 AM (radio).
