Athletics at Chicago White Sox by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The road starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The strikeout rates are closely matched. The road starter also has the cleaner walk rate. Ground-ball contact favors the road starter. The road starter has allowed fewer home runs per nine.
J.T. Ginn has made 17 starts in 20 appearances, while Noah Schultz has made 10 starts in 10 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.