{"id":60963,"date":"2023-08-23T09:59:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T13:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=60963"},"modified":"2023-08-23T09:59:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T13:59:30","slug":"white-sox-mariners-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/white-sox-mariners-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"White Sox and Mariners Set to Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/19\/rockies-hand-white-sox-loss\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago White Sox<\/a> (49-77) will welcome the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/22\/mariners-playoff-deadline-sewald\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Mariners<\/a> (71-55) to Guaranteed Rate Field today for a thrilling matchup. Both teams are looking to make a statement and secure a victory in this highly anticipated game. The White Sox will be sending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kopecmi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Kopech<\/a> (5-11, 5.12 ERA) to the mound, while the Mariners will counter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kirbyge01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Kirby<\/a> (10-8, 3.23 ERA).<\/p>\n<h2>White Sox and Mariners Set to Clash<\/h2>\n<p>The White Sox have had a tough season so far, with a disappointing record of 49-77. However, they have been performing better lately, winning two out of their last 10 games. Their home run leader, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberlu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luis Robert Jr.<\/a>, has been impressive with 33 homers this season. As for the Mariners, they have been in good form, winning eight out of their last 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/raleica01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cal Raleigh<\/a> has been a standout player for the Mariners, leading the team in home runs with 24.<\/p>\n<p>[pickup_prop id=&#8221;34485&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:10 PM Central time and will be broadcast on NBCS-CHI. Make sure to tune in and catch all the action as these two teams battle it out on the field.<\/p>\n<p>[metabet_core_game_tile query=&#8221;530611&#8243; size=&#8221;350&#215;300&#8243; site_id=&#8221;lastwordonsports&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Get Ready for an Exciting Matchup!<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; The White Sox recently announced the departure of executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn, adding an extra layer of motivation for the players to perform well.<br \/>\n&#8211; Keep an eye on the starting pitchers, Michael Kopech for the White Sox and George Kirby for the Mariners. Both pitchers look to dominate on the mound.<br \/>\n&#8211; The Mariners have been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last 10 games. They will be eager to continue their winning momentum and make a push for the playoffs.<br \/>\n&#8211; The White Sox will be hoping to turn their season around and finish strong. Despite their struggles, they have talented players who are capable of making an impact in this game.<br \/>\n&#8211; Don&#8217;t miss the showdown between home run leaders Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox and Cal Raleigh of the Mariners. Both players have been hitting the ball out of the park all season and could provide some exciting moments.<\/p>\n<h3>Injuries<\/h3>\n<p><strong>White Sox:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/crochga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garrett Crochet<\/a> (RP, Shoulder, D15), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/z\/zavalse01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seby Zavala<\/a> (C, Oblique, D10), Romy Gonz\u00e1lez (2B, Shoulder, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hendrli01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liam Hendriks<\/a> (RP, Elbow, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/fostema01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Foster<\/a> (RP, Forearm, D60)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mariners:<\/strong> Julio Rodr\u00edguez (CF, Illness, Day-to-Day), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hancoem01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emerson Hancock<\/a> (SP, Shoulder, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcgeeea01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easton McGee<\/a> (SP, Forearm, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gonzama02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marco Gonzales<\/a> (SP, Forearm, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=murphto04,murphto02&amp;search=Tom+Murphy&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Murphy<\/a> (C, Thumb, D10), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rayro02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robbie Ray<\/a> (SP, Flexor, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/murfepe01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Penn Murfee<\/a> (RP, Elbow, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whiteev01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan White<\/a> (1B, Adductor, D60), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kelenja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jarred Kelenic<\/a> (LF, Foot, D10)<\/p>\n<p>Main photo credits:<\/p>\n<p>Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago White Sox (49-77) will welcome the Seattle Mariners (71-55) to Guaranteed Rate Field today for a thrilling matchup. Both teams are looking to make a statement and secure a victory in this highly anticipated game. The White Sox will be sending Michael Kopech (5-11, 5.12 ERA) to the mound, while the Mariners will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4389,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,17],"tags":[2060,2632,1992,4308,906,6391,3982,771,2637,3061],"class_list":["post-60963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-whitesox","category-mariners","tag-cal-raleigh","tag-george-kirby","tag-jarred-kelenic","tag-julio-rodriguez","tag-liam-hendriks","tag-luis-robert-jr","tag-marco-gonzales","tag-michael-kopech","tag-robbie-ray","tag-tom-murphy"],"modified_by":"Troy Brock","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4389"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60963\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}