Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game Preview: July 2, 2025

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Game Preview

The Chicago White Sox (28-57, fifth in the AL Central) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (54-32, first in the NL West) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

The game is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. EDT.

Pitching Probables

White Sox: Sean Burke (4-7, 4.22 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 68 strikeouts)

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (4-0, 3.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Dodgers -325, White Sox +258; over/under is 9 runs

Bottom Line

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago White Sox, leading the series 1-0.

Team Overview

Los Angeles has a 31-14 record at home and a 54-32 record overall. The Dodgers lead the NL with 134 total home runs, averaging 1.6 per game.

Chicago has a 9-33 record in road games and a 28-57 record overall. The White Sox are 17-4 in games when they scored at least five runs.

The matchup Wednesday is the second time these teams match up this season.

Top Performers

Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 30 home runs while slugging .637. Will Smith is 10 for 32 with four home runs and five RBI over the last 10 games.

Miguel Vargas has 20 doubles, two triples and 10 home runs for the White Sox. Kyle Teel is 12 for 36 with four doubles and four RBI over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Dodgers: 8-2, .249 batting average, 4.25 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs

White Sox: 5-5, .207 batting average, 3.27 ERA, outscored by 10 runs

Injuries

Dodgers: Michael Kopech: 15-Day IL (knee), Mookie Betts: day-to-day (undisclosed), Roki Sasaki: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm), Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm), Kyle Hurt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 60-Day IL (shoulder), River Ryan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

White Sox: Luis Robert: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Cam Booser: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Davis Martin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Fraser Ellard: 60-Day IL (lat), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers (54-32) host the Chicago White Sox (28-57) on July 2, 2025. Los Angeles holds a 1-0 lead in the season series. The Dodgers will start Clayton Kershaw (4-0, 3.03 ERA) against the White Sox's Sean Burke (4-7, 4.22 ERA). Los Angeles has a strong home record and offensive power, while Chicago struggles on the road but has shown potential when scoring five or more runs. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers' offense with 30 home runs. Both teams have significant injury lists heading into the matchup.

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