[Jul 25, 2026 (Sat)] MLB Analysis Astros vs White Sox Preview - BeaverStats

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Astros vs White Sox (07.25 08:40, Guaranteed Rate Field)

Starters: Astros Spencer Arrighetti / White Sox Davis Martin

Looking at the standings alone, the White Sox sit third in the AL at a .540 clip, well ahead of the Astros in tenth at .480. The recent trends tell a different story though - Houston has won three straight while Chicago has only strung together one, so the away side actually carries the better momentum coming in. There's no season series between these two yet, so there's nothing to lean on there.

Today's starters are Davis Martin for the White Sox and Spencer Arrighetti for Houston. Martin's velocity has held steady in the 93-94 mph range across his last five outings, while Arrighetti has drifted down from 92.6 to 91.5. Martin already had the better season ERA at 3.31 against Arrighetti's 4.34, and the gap widens when you look at last-five-start FIP - Martin sits at 3.56, right in line with his season number, while Arrighetti has ballooned to 7.98. With ERAs like 5.40 and 11.25 mixed into that stretch, he clearly hasn't been himself lately.

Neither starter has faced today's opponent recently, so there's nothing to draw on there. Both lineups are still running off their last game's cards rather than a confirmed one for today, so there's a chance either card shifts before first pitch.

At the plate, the White Sox have cooled from a .247 season average to .213 over their last five games, while the Astros have basically held steady, .256 down to .250. That gives Houston a slight edge in current form.

The bullpens clearly favor Chicago. The White Sox pen has thrown more innings recently (13.1 vs. 10.1) but has been sharp with a 1.77 ERA, while Houston's relievers have been shakier at 3.82.

Add it all up and the White Sox look like the stronger side on paper - better standing, sharper bullpen, steadier starter - but Houston's three-game win streak and slightly hotter bats mean this one could go either way if Arrighetti can just keep the White Sox lineup in check.