The Chicago White Sox return to Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, July 29, to host the New York Yankees in a 7:40 PM ET first pitch. Davis Martin gets the ball for Chicago against Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler in what shapes up as a pitching matchup between two young arms working to establish themselves at the big-league level. The game is nationally televised on Amazon Prime Video and MLB Network, with local coverage on Chicago Sports Network and WCIU TV, and radio on ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000 AM.
Probable Pitchers: Davis Martin vs. Cam Schlittler
Davis Martin draws the start for the Sox. The right-hander has been part of Chicago's pitching mix this season, and Wednesday is a chance for him to build on whatever he's put together in recent outings. Against a Yankees lineup that carries significant offensive firepower, Martin will need to throw strikes early and work efficiently through the order. Getting deep into games matters for a Sox bullpen that has had to absorb a heavy workload.
On the other side, Cam Schlittler makes the trip to the South Side for New York. Schlittler is a young arm still carving out his place in what is a deep Yankees pitching organization. His ability to command the strike zone against a White Sox offense that will be looking to make things difficult for him will be the central question of his outing.
Keys to Watch Wednesday Night
- Martin's command: The Yankees will not give away at-bats. Martin needs to attack hitters early in counts and avoid the walk that turns into a crooked number.
- White Sox offense vs. a young starter: Schlittler is not yet a proven quantity at this level, and Chicago's lineup should look to work counts, get him into the middle innings with a pitch count, and capitalize on any command lapses.
- Bullpen management: How long each starter goes will shape the back half of this game. Both teams will lean on their relief corps, and the team that gets better innings from its pen may well decide the outcome.
- Home crowd factor: Guaranteed Rate Field gives the Sox a chance to feed off a home environment. A good start from Martin could get the crowd into it early.
Broadcast Information
- TV: Amazon Prime Video, MLB Network, Chicago Sports Network, WCIU TV
- Radio: ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000 AM (English), 107.9 La Ley (Spanish)
Prediction
This one hinges on Martin. If he can give the White Sox five or six competitive innings and keep the Yankees from stringing together big innings, Chicago has a real shot at home. Schlittler is an unknown quantity, which cuts both ways — but the Sox need to treat his inexperience as an opportunity and make him work. Call it a close game that comes down to which bullpen blinks first. Edge: White Sox, 4-3.
