After an off day I fully expect the White Sox bats to get back to their normal levels. Prior to their last two games, they had scored over three runs just once in their first nine games. Additionally, Chris Flexen in his first two starts has received zero runs, as the White Sox have been outscored 12-0.

As long as this is under -150, I'll play it in every game this season Maldonado suits up for -- and no sure thing he will tonight but it should be his turn behind the plate. Maldonado is essentially the Engelberg of the White Sox as a hitter as he's 2-for-23 with seven strikeouts.

Chris Flexen on the mound isn't scaring anyone and the lefty on the mound for the Reds is underrated. Sox lineup was horrible with Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert in it, and without them, look out. All kinds of AAAA guys getting run. Bad bullpen. As I write this, -29 RD worst in AL.