Chicago White Sox at Washington Nationals
WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals will conclude a three-game series Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park, with both teams looking to end disappointing seasons on a positive note.
First pitch is scheduled for the afternoon, though rain is forecast with a game-time temperature of 73 degrees.
The Nationals (66-95) evened the series with a 6-5 win on Saturday. James Wood and Jacob Young each homered and drove in two runs for Washington, while Jake Irvin earned the win with six innings of work.
The White Sox (59-102) saw a late rally fall short in Saturday’s contest. Shortstop Colson Montgomery went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the loss.
Chicago will send right-hander Shane Smith (6-7, 4.98 ERA) to the mound for the series finale. Washington’s probable pitcher had not been announced as of Saturday afternoon.
The teams have split the first two games of the series in high-scoring fashion, with the White Sox winning 10-9 on Friday before Washington’s one-run victory on Saturday. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Sunday’s matchup is projected to be a lower-scoring affair, with the Nationals edging the White Sox 3-2.
The game is the regular-season finale for both clubs.