Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the White Sox are playing their first Postseason game since 2008. They will be on the road for the entirety of the playoffs – starting in Oakland today. Grabbing the early lead will be crucial.
Here’s everything you need to know before this afternoon’s game!
White Sox (35-25) vs. Athletics (36-24)
Fast Facts
First Pitch: 2:08 PM CDT
Location: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum – Oakland, CA
Gametime Weather: Sunny, 76o
Broadcast Information
Listen: Sox – WGN 720, WRTO 1200 • A’s – Bloomberg 960 AM, ESPN Radio
Watch: ESPN
Starting Lineups
White Sox
1. Tim Anderson – SS
2. Yoan Moncada – 3B
3. Yasmani Grandal – DH
4. Jose Abreu – 1B
5. James McCann – C
6. Luis Robert – CF
7. Adam Engel – RF
8. Leury Garcia – LF
9. Nick Madrigal – 2B
Athletics
1. Tommy La Stella – 2B
2. Robbie Grossman – LF
3. Marcus Semien – SS
4. Matt Olson – 1B
5. Mark Canha – RF
6. Jake Lamb – 3B
7. Ramon Laureano – CF
8. Chad Pinder – DH
9. Sean Murphy – C
Starting Pitchers
Lucas Giolito (4-3, 3.48 ERA) vs. Jesus Luzardo (3-2, 4.12 ERA)
Playoff Hype Video
In case you weren’t excited enough, get yourself hyped up all over again! (Credit: @b_son4)
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