Game Thread: Guardians at White Sox (postponed)

The contest will be played tomorrow at 2:10 as a split doubleheader

Tonight’s game was officially postponed and will now be played tomorrow at 2:10 p.m. as a part of a split doubleheader.

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Tonight, the White Sox begin a four-game set with the Cleveland Guardians. After a terrific close game victory yesterday, the South Siders hope to keep the momentum rolling. Chicago is also hosting a highly anticipated 20-year reunion for the 2005 World Series championship team. The celebration officially kicks off tomorrow and runs through July 13. The weekend festivities include the unveiling of a statue to honor Mark Buehrle as well as appearances from various individuals involved in the historic season. It’s a chance for fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of a really special team that brought a World Series trophy back to the Windy City.

Righthander Jonathan Cannon takes the mound for Chicago, sporting a 3-7 record with a 4.50 ERA over 72 innings and a 1.46 WHIP. The 24-year-old has shown promising signs in his last two outings since returning from the IL. His previous start saw him earn the win against the Colorado Rockies, going 5 1⁄3 innings and allowing just two runs on eight hits, with two free passes and one strikeout. Cannon relies on a cutter, sinker, changeup, four-seamer, and sweeper mix that often induces ground balls and weak contact. His fastball sits around 93 mph, but can touch 97, and his 88-90 mph cutter can be particularly effective against left-handed hitters. Despite not having a single “plus” pitch, all his offerings grade out as solid, around 50- or 55-grade.

Baseball Savant

Here’s how manager Stephen Vogt lines them up this evening against Cannon.

Across the diamond, the Guardians will counter with southpaw Logan Allen, who enters with a 5-7 record and a 4.07 ERA through 84 innings this season. He’s posted a 1.43 WHIP and has 65 strikeouts in 17 appearances, 16 of them starts. Allen made significant contributions to the Guardians during his rookie campaign in 2023 when he went 7-8 with a 3.81 ERA. He’s a polished lefty who pitches above his velocity thanks to deception and command. His best pitch is a plus changeup, and he also features an average curveball. However, Allen has shown some vulnerability, particularly in the first inning, where he owns a career 6.75 ERA. He’s also been susceptible to the long ball. Hopefully, the Good Guys can take advantage of Allen’s early-game struggles and his tendency to give up home runs.

Baseball Savant

Skipper Will Venable seems to have everyone in their proper places to face Allen.

You can watch the broadcast on CHSN at 6:40 p.m. CST, now carried on Comcast, Fubo, and DIRECTV. Don’t have any of those options? Tune in to Len Kasper and Darin Jackson on the radio call at ESPN 1000.