Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago White Sox: July 28, 2025 MLB Game Preview, Odds & Prediction

Monday, July 28th, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies (60-45, second in the NL East) are set to face the Chicago White Sox (38-68, fifth in the AL Central) on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:40 PM CT in Chicago.

Pitching Matchup

Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (9-2, 2.32 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 134 strikeouts)

White Sox: Davis Martin (2-8, 3.89 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Phillies -220, White Sox +180; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Series Outlook

The Chicago White Sox start a three-game series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. The matchup Monday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.

Team Records and Trends

Chicago has a 22-31 record at home and a 38-68 record overall. The White Sox have a 19-51 record in games when they have given up at least one home run.

Philadelphia has a 27-26 record on the road and a 60-45 record overall. The Phillies are 29-7 in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Key Players

Chicago White Sox Top Performers

Miguel Vargas has 25 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 41 RBI for the White Sox. Andrew Benintendi is 14 for 38 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.

Philadelphia Phillies Top Performers

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 36 home runs while slugging .574. Bryce Harper is 11 for 40 with five home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

White Sox Last 10 Games

6-4, .284 batting average, 3.80 ERA, outscored opponents by 26 runs

Phillies Last 10 Games

6-4, .244 batting average, 4.11 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs

Injury Report

White Sox Injuries

Luis Robert: day-to-day (groin), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Shane Smith: 15-Day IL (ankle), Tim Elko: 10-Day IL (knee), Ryan Noda: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Phillies Injuries

Joe Ross: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Bohm: 10-Day IL (ribcage), Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle)

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies, second in the NL East, will visit the Chicago White Sox, fifth in the AL Central, for the start of a three-game series on July 28, 2025. Cristopher Sanchez is the probable starter for the Phillies, while Davis Martin is set for the White Sox. Philadelphia enters as the betting favorite. Key players to watch include Kyle Schwarber for the Phillies and Miguel Vargas for the White Sox. Both teams have posted a 6-4 record in their last ten games. Multiple players are on the injured list for both clubs, potentially impacting lineup decisions.

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