The Chicago White Sox return to Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for a 7:40 PM ET regular-season home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Davis Martin gets the ball for the Sox, squaring off against Pittsburgh's Lake Bachar in what shapes up as a pitching matchup between two arms working to make their case down the stretch. The game airs locally on Chicago Sports Network and on ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000 AM for fans tuning in from around the Chicago area.

Starting Pitchers: Davis Martin vs. Lake Bachar

Davis Martin draws the start for the White Sox. Martin has worked his way into Chicago's rotation and will look to give the Sox length and keep Pittsburgh's lineup in check at home. Detailed season stats for both starters were not available at preview time, so Wednesday night will offer a live read on where each pitcher stands heading into the final weeks of the regular season.

Lake Bachar gets the assignment for Pittsburgh. Like Martin, Bachar is a name that fringe-roster watchers have tracked, and his performance in a road environment against a South Side lineup that has some genuine pop in it will be worth monitoring from first pitch.

Chicago White Sox Starting Lineup

• 1. Sam Antonacci, 2B
• 2. Andrew Benintendi, DH
• 3. Munetaka Murakami, 1B
• 4. Randal Grichuk, LF
• 5. Colson Montgomery, 3B
• 6. Braden Montgomery, RF
• 7. Tristan Peters, CF
• 8. Chase Meidroth, SS
• 9. Kyle Teel, C

Keys to Watch Wednesday Night

Murakami in the Middle of the Order

Munetaka Murakami slots into the three hole, and his presence at first base gives the Sox a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat. How Bachar approaches pitching to the Japanese slugger — and whether Murakami punishes any mistakes — could set the tone for Chicago's offensive output.

Colson Montgomery's Development Continues

Colson Montgomery hitting fifth at third base is a snapshot of where this franchise's rebuild stands. Montgomery is one of the organization's most watched prospects turned regulars, and each at-bat at Guaranteed Rate Field this September carries development value regardless of the result.

Martin's Command at Home

Home starts matter for a pitcher's confidence and command. Martin pitching at Guaranteed Rate Field gives the Sox a chance to build momentum, and how he manages Pittsburgh's lineup through the middle innings will determine how deep the bullpen gets tested on a Wednesday night.

The Bottom Third of the Lineup

Peters, Meidroth, and Teel occupying the seven, eight, and nine spots gives the Sox some questions and some intrigue. If that group can manufacture traffic — whether through contact, walks, or hustle plays — it takes pressure off the heart of the order and keeps Pittsburgh's pitcher uncomfortable.

Prediction

This is a matchup where both clubs are working through September with an eye on what comes next. At home, with Martin on the mound and a lineup that has genuine firepower in the top four, the White Sox have enough to take this one. Look for Chicago to control the game through six innings and let the offense do enough damage early to hold off Pittsburgh. White Sox win, 4-2.