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Ross Stripling has been solid, but the White Sox have been playing very well. Lucas Giolito has struggled as of late, having given up at least four runs in four straight starts. As we saw in the game last night, both teams' bullpens have been struggling. Eight of the last nine Toronto games, and six straight White Sox home games have cashed the over. Hopefully we see another high scoring game this afternoon.
The Blue Jays have the bats to compete with anyone, but their bullpen is horrendous and one of their preseason strengths, starting pitching, is looking tired. They’ve lost five of their last six, but I think they’ll hit Lucas Giolito similarly to how they did on May 31st when he gave up six runs and was chased in the fifth inning. Giolito gave up eight runs in his last start and his last four outings have gone over mostly because of him. Ross Stripling gets the Blue Jays a win today.
These starters are going in opposite directions. Chicago RHP Lucas Giolito has been below average in four straight starts and five of his last six. He has allowed 13 home runs in just 58 1/3 innings, with a 12.3 percent barrel rate and 45 percent hard hit rate. Toronto RHP Ross Stripling 's return to the starting rotation has been a big boost for the team as he's allowed just two runs and seven hits with two walks and nine strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings. Toronto has a 116 wRC+ number versus right-handed pitching over the last six weeks while the White Sox, who struggle against righties, has had an average offense over the last six weeks.