White Sox to Bring Excitement to Sacramento

The Oakland A’s split a four-game series with the Texas Rangers. The result leaves them tied atop the AL West.

The club now prepares for a three-game weekend set against the Chicago White Sox. Many fans hope White Sox to Bring Excitement to Sacramento during the series.

Chicago has endured two poor seasons. The White Sox sit at 6-13 and occupy the bottom of the AL Central.

Starting pitching matchups

Oakland will send right-hander Aaron Civale to the mound on Friday. This will be his fourth start in an Athletics uniform.

Civale has reached at least five innings in every start. He has allowed three runs across 15 2/3 innings so far.

The White Sox will counter with righty Davis Martin. Martin carries a 2.50 ERA through three starts this year.

• Saturday: Luis Severino vs. Erick Fedde.
• Sunday: Jeffrey Springs vs. Noah Shultz. Sunday will mark Shultz’s second major league appearance.

Series outlook

Oakland will aim for at least two wins in the three-game swing. A sweep remains the clear objective.

On paper, the pitching matchups favor the A’s. Still, Severino has struggled at home recently, so outcomes are not guaranteed.

Prospects drawing attention

Two left-handed pitching prospects impressed in recent starts. Gage Jump and Jamie Arnold both delivered quality outings on Thursday.

Jump worked at Triple-A Las Vegas in his third start. He struck out eight, issued one walk, and threw 4 1/3 innings.

He allowed two runs on four hits and carries a 2.61 ERA through three short outings. The club limited his workload and reached an 80-pitch mark.

Arnold pitched at Double-A and did not allow a run. The 22-year-old finished with seven strikeouts across 3 1/3 innings and one walk.

Both pitchers are on cautious development plans. Still, the organization appears likely to promote them this season if needs arise.

The major league rotation is currently full. Only Severino shows notable struggles, and Jacob Lopez’s recent difficulties could shorten his leash.

If Lopez continues to falter, the A’s might accelerate a call-up. That decision could come sooner if the club remains in contention.

Game tonight starts at 6:40. Reported by Filmogaz.com.