The Chicago White Sox close out their home schedule at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, September 27, 2026, when they welcome the Colorado Rockies for a 3:10 PM ET first pitch. Anthony Kay gets the start for Chicago against Colorado left-hander Kyle Freeland. With the regular season winding down, every game carries roster evaluation weight — this is a final chance for the Sox to finish strong in front of the home crowd before the calendar turns.
Probable Pitching Matchup: Anthony Kay vs. Kyle Freeland
Anthony Kay draws the assignment for the White Sox on Sunday. Kay is a left-handed pitcher who has worked through a developmental role in the Chicago rotation, and this late-season start gives the organization one more look at what they have going forward. Performances like this one — meaningful regular-season innings late in the year — are exactly the kind of data points the front office will study this offseason.
Opposing him is Kyle Freeland, the veteran Colorado southpaw who has been a fixture in the Rockies' rotation. Freeland is a finesse left-hander who relies heavily on location and movement rather than overpowering hitters. He has historically pitched better at Coors Field than away from it — the thin air at altitude inflates numbers in Denver, and road starts have generally been more of a challenge for him. Guaranteed Rate Field is a different environment entirely, and the White Sox lineup will need to be disciplined and patient to take advantage.
Keys to Watch for the White Sox
- Kay's command: Left-on-left matchups matter, and Kay will need to keep the ball down and work efficiently to give Chicago a chance to win. Walks are the enemy against a Rockies lineup that can string at-bats together.
- Offensive approach against Freeland: Freeland induces weak contact when he is on. The Sox need to hunt pitches early in counts and avoid chasing breaking balls down and away.
- Bullpen management: With the regular season in its final days, how the Sox use their relievers on Sunday will reflect both the competitive situation and where the club stands in terms of protecting young arms.
- Home sendoff: This figures to be one of the final home games of the 2026 regular season. The energy at Guaranteed Rate Field for a meaningful late-season Sunday afternoon game is worth showing up for.
Broadcast Information
Sunday's game can be seen on Chicago Sports Network and Rockies.TV. Radio coverage is available on ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000 AM, with Spanish-language coverage on 107.9 La Ley.
Prediction
This is a game that comes down to Kay's ability to keep Colorado off the board early. Freeland is experienced and capable of grinding through a lineup, but he is hittable when hitters stay within themselves. If the White Sox offense can scratch across runs in the middle innings and Kay gives them five solid frames, Chicago has a real shot to send the home crowd out on a positive note. Lean toward the White Sox to close out the home portion of their schedule with a win — call it 4-2, Chicago.
