New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox

New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (2026-07-29). Cam Schlittler vs Davis Martin at Rate Field.

Starters — Schlittler has been elite on the season with a 2.07 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 130.1 innings. His 10.84 K/9 and 1.73 BB/9 point to swing-and-miss stuff with strong command, and his 0.83 HR/9 shows he has limited damage well. Over his last three starts, he has allowed 5 earned runs in 18.1 innings with 26 strikeouts and 4 walks, including 7.1 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts in his most recent outing. The listed trend is down, but the recent strikeout form remains strong. Martin brings a 3.49 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 111 innings. His 8.11 K/9 and 2.68 BB/9 are solid, while a 0.49 HR/9 stands out as a major strength. In his last three starts, he has allowed 10 earned runs in 14.2 innings with 10 strikeouts and 4 walks. The trend is also listed as down, and the recent game log shows more volatility than his full-season line.

Teams — New York enters with a .729 OPS, 500 runs scored, a .234 team average, and a strong pitching profile with a 3.40 team ERA and 1.19 WHIP. The Yankees are also 7-3 over their last 10, which supports the idea that both the lineup and staff are contributing. Chicago has been comparable offensively on the surface with a .727 OPS, 508 runs scored, and a .240 team average. The difference is more visible on the pitching side, where the White Sox carry a 4.14 team ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Their 4-6 mark over the last 10 suggests less consistency, even though the offense has kept pace in season-long production.