a year ago, los angeles dodgers and chicago white sox is the fashion forecast for meeting in the World Series.Both teams are just trying to get their houses in order after a year
At least dodgers Made the playoffs last year before they were eliminated in the division series by rival San Diego Padres.this white sox Just .500 in 2022 while missing the playoffs and 29-38 this year is disappointing as they continue to find answers
As the teams open a three-game series in Los Angeles on Tuesday, both sides enter with glaring bullpen issues, though other issues remain.
this dodgers Lost two of Philadelphia’s three games on Friday and Sunday, starting with an opening and then getting knocked out in a bullpen game.Lefty starter Julio Urias is expected to return Sunday, but he remains sidelined with a strained hamstring
this white sox The back-to-back bullpen collapsed in Saturday and Sunday’s home losses to the Miami Marlins.The losing streak capped an upbeat campaign as Chicago won six of its seven games, three of which came on foot.
this dodgers Right-hander Tony Gonsolin (3-1, 2.21 ERA) will start Tuesday in his ninth start of the season.After forearm and shoulder injuries the previous two seasons, Gonsolin was on the injured list to start the season with a sprained ankle.
Gonsolin could have had a routine rest on Sunday but dodgers elected to push him back white sox series
“I don’t think Tony’s recovery is very good,” dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “So, (we’re) trying to appreciate the short term and the long term and make sure we’re taking care of him and his health. Making sure the recovery is where it needs to be. We just feel like that’s what’s best for him.
gonsolin face white sox At one point, gave up one on three hits in six innings last season dodgers‘ won 4-1 at Chicago on June 8
this white sox Will fight back with veteran right-hander Lance Lynn (4-6, 6.72), who is 4-2 in his past seven games, but gave up 16 hits in nine innings At 13 points, he has finished two games
Lynn is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA in eight career starts dodgers 2-1 in six games at Dodger Stadium with a 3.82 ERA
Earlier dodgers righty joe kelly is at center white soxHe broke down Saturday when he gave up five runs (two) in the ninth inning to beat the Marlins 5-1.Chicago then squandered a 5-1 lead in the eighth inning and lost to Miami 6-5 on Sunday
“We put ourselves in the position to win that game (Sunday), the right guy was on the mound, and that didn’t happen,” he said. white sox manager Pedro Grifool said. “I wouldn’t hesitate to do it the same way on Tuesday.
white sox Shortstop Tim Anderson had the day off Sunday as he continued to find his power swing.Anderson’s .311 slugging percentage and .611 OPS are the lowest of his career, and he hasn’t hit a home run since July 15 last season, his last 62 games without a home run.
–Field-level media