Rays vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 26

Following a seven-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox (3-22) match up against the Tampa Bay Rays (13-13) on Friday at 7:40 PM ET.

The Rays will give the nod to Zach Eflin (1-2) versus the White Sox and Chris Flexen (0-3).

Rays vs. White Sox Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET
  • Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
  • How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
  • Probable Pitchers: Zach Eflin (Rays) – 1-2, 3.68 ERA vs Chris Flexen (White Sox) – 0-3, 6.41 ERA
  • Rays vs. White Sox Odds

  • Rays to win: -241
  • White Sox to win: +195
  • Spread: Rays -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Rays vs. White Sox Pitcher Performance

    Eflin Flexen
    5 GS 3
    1-2 W-L 0-3
    3.68 ERA 6.41
    29.1 IP 19.2
    2 BB 7
    26 SO 11

    Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin

  • Eflin (1-2) takes the mound for the Rays in his sixth start of the season. He has a 3.68 ERA in 29 1/3 innings pitched, with 26 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty tossed six scoreless innings against the New York Yankees while surrendering three hits.
  • The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.68, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opposing hitters have a .250 batting average against him.
  • Eflin is trying to extend a second-game quality start streak in this game.
  • Eflin will try to continue a six-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per appearance).
  • He will try for his third straight outing without surrendering an earned run.
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    White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Flexen

  • Flexen (0-3) will take the mound for the White Sox, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Monday when he threw 2 1/3 innings out of the bullpen against the Minnesota Twins, giving up one earned run while allowing one hit.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched to a 6.41 ERA this season with 5.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.2 walks per nine across five games.
  • He has one quality starts in three chances this season.
  • Flexen has started three games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings one time. He averages 3.8 innings per appearance.
  • In five appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
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