The White Sox face a challenging game against Logan Gilbert, a well-performing pitcher with a 3.45 ERA. The team's offense has faltered, scoring only three runs against Mariners starters. Shane Smith will start for the White Sox, but he has control issues, impacting his performance. Edgar Quero will catch for Smith, hoping to improve the team's defense against the Mariners' aggressive base running. The White Sox must improve their early-game scoring to avoid a series sweep.
Logan Gilbert has excelled this season with a 3.45 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings, though he's recently allowed seven runs in two starts.
Shane Smith, with a 4.23 ERA, has control issues leading to high pitch counts, walking 41 batters in 91 innings and not exceeding 4 2/3 innings consistently.
The White Sox offense has struggled, scoring just three runs in 13 innings against Seattle starters while scoring six against the Mariners' bullpen.
Edgar Quero will catch for Smith today, as the White Sox look to prevent the Mariners from stealing bases effectively after recent problems with their previous catcher.
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