The Cleveland Guardians (47-44) face the Chicago White Sox (46-47) in a doubleheader at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, with games at 1:10 pm ET and 7:15 pm ET.

Game 1 Preview:

• Pitching: Triston McKenzie (7-6, 3.20 ERA) vs Johnny Cueto (4-4, 2.80 ERA)
• Odds: White Sox -116, Guardians -102
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs

Game 2 Preview:

• Pitching: Konnor Pilkington (1-2, 4.24 ERA) vs Lance Lynn (1-3, 7.50 ERA)
• Odds: TBD

Recent Performance:

• Guardians won Friday's opener 8-2
• Cal Quantrill: 5 IP, 2 R, 6 H
• Key performers: Andres Gimenez (HR, 2 RBI), Josh Naylor (2 H, 3 RBI), Steven Kwan (3-5, 2 R, SB)

Key Stats:

• Jose Ramirez vs Lynn: .300, 3 HR, 7 RBI in 20 AB
• Guardians have won 7 of last 10 vs White Sox
• White Sox place Luis Robert (blurred vision) on IL; Yasmani Grandal returns

Analysis: The Guardians look poised for success with McKenzie's strong pitching in Game 1 and Lynn's recent struggles (19 runs in last 14 innings) in Game 2. Cleveland has momentum after Friday's win and could potentially sweep both games against their division rivals.

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