Tom Stryker’s Free MLB Play August 8th

#919 GUARDIANS with Bibee (-133) over White Sox with Civale at 7:40 PM EST
The Guardians enter this matchup following a three-game sweep of the Mets and have secured victories in seven of their last eight games. They will aim to maintain competitive pressure within the division by pursuing another road win against the White Sox. Chicago, meanwhile, returns home after four consecutive losses and a six-game road trip.

Starting for Cleveland will be right-handed pitcher Tanner Bibee. In 2025, Bibee has made 22 starts, allowing 63 earned runs and 123 hits over 125.2 innings pitched. He recorded 112 strikeouts and 35 walks, resulting in a 7-9 record with a 4.51 ERA. Against the White Sox, Bibee holds a career record of 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA across 16.2 innings.

Aaron Civale, formerly of the Brewers, will take the mound for Chicago. This season, Civale has made nine starts for the Sox, giving up 19 earned runs and 40 hits in 48.0 innings. He has tallied 37 strikeouts and 18 walks, compiling a 2-4 record with a 3.56 ERA. Overall, through 14 combined appearances, Civale has accumulated a 3-6 record with a 3.99 ERA from 31 earned runs and 63 hits over 70.0 innings.

Several favorable trends support this selection. Cleveland has won 20 of its last 32 games against division opponents, 44 of its previous 79 contests versus right-handed starters, 35 of its last 53 meetings with teams holding losing records, and 33 of its last 58 games following a victory. Conversely, Chicago has lost 48 of its last 72 games against winning teams, 20 of its past 27 matchups versus division rivals, and 57 of its last 86 outings when facing right-handed pitchers.

Currently trailing by 1.5 games in the AL Wild Card race and 6.0 games within the division, the Guardians are well-positioned to capitalize on the White Sox’s current struggles. Take Cleveland with Bibee as the starting pitcher. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.

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