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August 23, 2026 β’ Rate Field, Chicago
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: New York Mets (59-72) travels to play Chicago White Sox (68-62) at Rate Field, Chicago.
New York Mets
Visiting Side
Record
59-72
Chicago White Sox
Home Side
Record
68-62
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEW
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
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CHI
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
65%
New York Mets
VS
35%
Chicago White Sox
Projected Score
NEW 5.5
-
CHI 2.2
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago White Sox has a stronger home record.
- New York Mets boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- New York Mets has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
New York Mets
STAT
Chicago White Sox
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago White Sox plays on familiar turf at Rate Field, Chicago.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New York Mets Could Win
New York Mets brings a Team ERA of 4.15 and Batting Average of .239 into the matchup.
Why Chicago White Sox Could Win
Chicago White Sox counters with a Team ERA of 6.19 and Batting Average of .129.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Mets's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Rate Field, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
27,721
Closing Odds
Line: NYM -106 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Nolan McLean
Home Starter
Sean Newcomb
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Mets (89.5%)
Chicago White Sox (10.5%)
Total Submissions: 51 circles
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