TOM'S MLB GRAND SLAM ULTIMATE DATABASE WAGER
- Handicapper
- Tom Stryker
- League
- MLB
- Competition
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Release Date
- 09/14/2026 08:52 AM
- Event Date
- 09/14/2026 06:40 PM
- Bet Type
- Moneyline
- Pick
-
Cleveland Guardians -146
(BetOnline)
- Outcome
- Loss
- Analysis
- #912 CLEVELAND with Williams over Chicago with Newcomb at 6:40 PM EST
After yesterday's 9-2 road win in Minnesota, the Guardians return home with a chance to handle business against the White Sox. Cleveland is just a half-game out of first place in the AL Central, and a win here would move them back to the top of the division.
Right-hander Gavin Williams gets the start for Cleveland. Across two September outings against Detroit and Toronto, Williams allowed just two earned runs and six hits over 13.0 innings, striking out 24 and walking four while posting a 1-0 record and a 1.38 ERA. For the season, he has made 29 starts, allowing 71 earned runs and 132 hits across 169.0 innings, good for a 13-7 record and a 3.78 ERA.
Left-hander Sean Newcomb counters for Chicago. In four September appearances, including one start, Newcomb has allowed seven earned runs and 10 hits in 6.1 innings, striking out seven and walking three for an 0-1 record and a 9.95 ERA. On the season, he owns a 2-4 record with a 2.77 ERA through 54 appearances, including five starts, with 26 earned runs and 66 hits allowed over 84.1 innings.
The supporting trends also favor Cleveland. The Guardians have won 261 of their last 486 overall, 141 of their last 260 following a win, and 151 of their last 263 as a favorite. Meanwhile, Chicago has dropped 159 of its last 237 road games and 91 of its last 146 division matchups.
Chicago has won four of the last five meetings in this series, but Cleveland is positioned to reverse that trend at home. Take Cleveland with Williams. Thanks, and best of luck, Tom.
