Aug. 13, 2026 6:15 am EDT Updated
The Chicago White Sox host the Cincinnati Reds at 2:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, with both teams hoping to win the series. Davis Martin (9-6, 4.17 ERA) will start for the White Sox, who are 62-57 this season and first in the AL Central. Andrew Abbott (6-7, 3.92 ERA) is the expected starter for the Reds, who are 57-62 and fourth in the NL Central.
How to watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White SoxReds vs. White Sox odds
Favorite Moneyline: White Sox -139
Underdog Moneyline: Reds +115
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reportsWhite Sox
Joey Bart: 10 Day IL (Hand), Kyle Teel: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Chris Murphy: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Tanner Murray: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Prelander Berroa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ky Bush: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Vasil: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Leasure: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Brooks Baldwin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Drew Thorpe: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Reds
Spencer Steer: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Hunter Greene: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Graham Ashcraft: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Dunn: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Chicago’s Miguel Vargas has hit 25 home runs this season, which ranks 15th in MLB. He has also tallied 68 RBIs and has scored 79 runs. In 513 plate appearances, he has recorded a .235 BA, .342 OBP and .472 SLG with a 12.9% walk rate and a 17.9% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 14 attempts.
In 479 plate appearances, Chase Meidroth has hit 12 long balls, tallied 48 RBIs and scored 68 runs. He is batting .276/.351/.412 and has posted a 22.8% strikeout rate and a 9.6% walk rate.
Sal Stewart has hit 25 home runs this season, which ranks 15th in MLB. He has also tallied 86 RBIs (3rd in MLB) and has scored 64 runs. In 515 plate appearances, he has recorded a .256 BA, .332 OBP and .472 SLG with a 10.1% walk rate and a 22.1% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 16 attempts.
In 448 plate appearances, Elly De La Cruz has hit 20 long balls, tallied 56 RBIs and scored 67 runs. He is batting .268/.348/.491 and has posted a 26.6% strikeout rate and a 10.7% walk rate. De La Cruz has recorded 21 steals on 27 attempts.
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