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August 9, 2026 β’ Rate Field, Chicago
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (58-61) travels to play Chicago White Sox (61-56) at Rate Field, Chicago.
Cleveland Guardians
Visiting Side
Record
58-61
Chicago White Sox
Home Side
Record
61-56
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CLE
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2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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CHI
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1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ~ | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
15%
Cleveland Guardians
VS
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Chicago White Sox
Projected Score
CLE 3.8
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CHI 5
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago White Sox has a stronger overall season performance.
- Chicago White Sox has a stronger home record.
- Chicago White Sox boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Cleveland Guardians
STAT
Chicago White Sox
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago White Sox plays on familiar turf at Rate Field, Chicago.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Cleveland Guardians Could Win
Cleveland Guardians brings a Team ERA of 3.85 and Batting Average of .233 into the matchup.
Why Chicago White Sox Could Win
Chicago White Sox counters with a Team ERA of 4.07 and Batting Average of .250.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Cleveland Guardians's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Rate Field, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
31,263
Closing Odds
Line: CLE -125 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Joey Cantillo
Home Starter
Davis Martin
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Cleveland Guardians (48.9%)
Chicago White Sox (51.1%)
Total Submissions: 78 circles
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