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Yankees vs White Sox Preview & Prediction: Records, Pitching Matchups and More | Game 2

The New York Yankees will continue their three-game series in the Bronx, as they look to build on their winning streak against the Chicago White Sox. After their last victory in Game 1, the Yanks hold the best record in the AL East and the second-best in the majors (31-15).

Meanwhile, things are getting bad for the White Sox as they hold the second-worst record in MLB (14-31). The team appears to be struggling, falling below the league average. With issues on both offense and defense, it seems the White Sox are in for a challenging season ahead.

Yankees vs White Sox Head-to-Head

Game 2 will be telecasted on YES, NBCSCH, and MLBN. It can also be streamed live on Fox Sports.

After securing an easy victory in Game 1 against the White Sox with a 4-2 final score, the Bronx Bombers will enter Game 2 riding a five-game winning streak. Aaron Judge went deep with a solo home run to get the Yanks on the board. Giancarlo Stanton smashed another home run while Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered seven strong innings.

It was too late for the White Sox to rally as Clay Holmes ended the game and earned the save.

Yankees vs White Sox Pitching Matchups

For Game 2, Luis Gil will get on the mound to get some early strikeouts. Gil has been exceptional for the pinstripers right from the start of this season. With a 4-1 record, Gil has a 2.51 ERA and a strong 1.09 WHIP. The righty has 48 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched.

The White Sox will turn toward Brad Keller to start the game. Keller is 0-1 with a 2.84 ERA. Keller has nine strikeouts in 12-plus innings pitched with a 1.18 WHIP.

Yankees vs White Sox Prediction

The Bronx Bombers are a top-three team with their current league record. Key players like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton have been hot at the plate. From the pitching end, they have a strong pitcher on the mound and a dependable bullpen to back them up.

Conversely, the White Sox are having one of the worst seasons, and making it past the Yanks will not be easy. The odds suggest that the Yankees are favored to win Game 2 at home.

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