The Cleveland Guardians (14-14) face the Chicago White Sox (14-13) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, May 9 at 8:10 p.m. ET. The White Sox enter as -184 favorites after winning their last six games.

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Zach Plesac (1-3, 4.44 ERA)
• White Sox: Michael Kopech (0-0, 1.17 ERA, 1.04 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• Guardians rank 4th in MLB scoring (4.74 runs/game)
• White Sox rank 10th in runs allowed (3.85/game)
• Jose Ramirez leads Cleveland hitting .311 with 7 HR, 30 RBI
• Tim Anderson paces Chicago batting .337 with 4 HR

Head-to-Head:

• Guardians batters are 7-for-22 vs Kopech
• Tim Anderson has 2 HR vs Plesac despite .190 average
• Luis Robert hitting .538 against Plesac

The Betting Line:

• White Sox: -184
• Guardians: +154
• Run Line: Cleveland +1.5 (-150)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

This early-season AL Central showdown gives Cleveland a chance to move into second place. While Chicago has momentum, the Guardians' potent offense keeps them competitive. Success may hinge on Plesac's ability to contain the White Sox lineup.

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