Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 9th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/09/2026, 12:30 AM ET

Guardians vs White Sox Game Information

The Cleveland Guardians stay on the road Sunday afternoon with a 2:10 PM matchup for game 3 of their series in Chicago against the White Sox. Cleveland comes into this matchup just below .500 following the loss on Saturday in game 2 of this set. The Chicago White Sox stay home Sunday as the top team in the American League Central following the win on Saturday to end a 4-game skid. For more MLB news, see our MLB Picks.

Guardians Preview

Gavin Williams got the start for Cleveland on Saturday, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits across 5.2 innings of work. Colin Holderman came on in relief to give up 3 runs on 2 hits after recording no outs, leading to the loss. The rest of the Cleveland bullpen gave up 1 more run on 2 hits over the final 2.1 innings of the game. Rhys Hoskins led the way for the Cleveland offense with 2 hits to drive in 2 runs.

White Sox Preview

Anthony Kay got the start and picked up the win for Chicago on Saturday, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits across 6 innings. The Chicago bullpen was just as strong, giving up 1 run on 5 hits over the final 3 innings of the game. Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth led the Cleveland offense on Saturday, driving in 2 runs each.

Guardians vs White Sox Pitching Matchup

Joey Cantillo will get the start Sunday for Cleveland. Cantillo is 8-7 this season with a 3.87 ERA in 118.2 innings. Davis Martin will take the mound for Chicago with a 9-6 record, 4.13 ERA through 122 innings of work.

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Guardians vs White Sox Pick

Cleveland has the advantage on the mound and will use it to control Sunday’s divisional matchup. Look for the Guardians to provide Joey Cantillo with enough offense to close the series in Chicago with a victory over the White Sox.

  • Pick: Cleveland Guardians +110
  • Secondary: Under 8.5
  • Lean: Kyle Manzardo Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction:Β Cleveland Guardians win 5-2.

Game Written Before completion of the game on Saturday.

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