When Does Game 1 of the ALDS Start? Who Will Win the 2021 ALDS Series: Astros or White Sox? Astros vs. White Sox: 2021 ALDS Series Preview!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the Astros vs. White Sox: 2021 ALDS Series Preview. In fact, we will be showcasing the overall series prediction as well as the 2021 postseason results from each team. In addition, we will be going over each team’s playoff history as well as the key players to watch. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Astros vs. White Sox: 2021 ALDS Series Preview
2021 American League Division Series (ALDS): Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
Series Start Times for the 2021 ALDS:
- 1st Game (Thursday, October 7)-Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX-4:07 P.M. EDT/1:07 P.M. PDT on Fox Sports 1
- 2nd Game (Friday, October 8)-Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX-2:07 P.M. EDT/11:07 A.M. PDT on MLB Network
- 3rd Game (Sunday, October 10)-Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL-8:07 P.M. EDT/5:07 P.M. PDT on Fox Sports 1
- Game 4-if Necessary (Monday, October 11)-Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL (if Necessary)
- Game 5-if Necessary (Wednesday, October 13)-Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX (if Necessary) on Fox Sports 1
Starting Pitchers for the 2021 ALDS Series:
Game 1
- Astros: RHP Lance McCullers Jr: 13-5 Record, 3.16 E.R.A., 185 Strikeouts
- White Sox: RHP Lance Lynn: 11-6 Record, 2.69 E.R.A., 176 Strikeouts
Game 2
- Astros: LHP Framber Valdez: 11-6 Record, 3.14 E.R.A., 125 Strikeouts
- White Sox: RHP Lucas Giolito: 11-9 Record, 3.53 E.R.A., 201 Strikeouts
2021 Regular Season Series: Houston Won the Regular Season Series 5-2 vs. Chicago (AL)
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 2005 World Series (CWS Won 4-0)
Houston Astros (93-66)-2021 AL West Division Champions
- Won the AL West Division for the 4th Time Since 2017
- 5th Straight Playoff Appearance Dating Back to 2017
- Signed Starting RHP Jake Odorizzi in the Off-Season
- Acquired Relief RHP Kendall Graveman from the Mariners
- Starting RHP Justin Verlander is Still Out Due to Tommy John Surgery (Elbow)
- 2nd Playoff Meeting vs. White Sox
- Houston is 0-4 vs. Chicago-AL All-Time in the Postseason
- Looking for 5th Straight ALCS Appearance
- Has Not Been to the World Series Since 2019
- Looking for 1st World Championship Since 2017
Chicago White Sox (91-68)-2021 AL Central Division Champions
- 1st Division Championship Since 2008
- 4th Division Title Since 2000
- Consecutive Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time in Franchise History
- Hired Tony La Russa as Manager in the Off-Season
- Signed C Yasmani Grandal in the Off-Season
- Acquired Starting RHP Lance Lynn from Rangers
- 2nd Playoff Meeting vs. Astros
- Chicago-AL is 4-0 vs. Houston All-Time in the Postseason
- 2nd Playoff Appearance for White Sox Under La Russa (1st since 1983)
- Looking for 1st World Championship Since 2005
- Has Not Won a Postseason Series Since 2005 World Series
Top Players to Watch in Astros vs. White Sox ALDS Series (2021 MLB Regular Season Statistics)
Houston Astros
- DH Yordan Alvarez: 0.278 BA, 32 Home Runs, 101 RBIs
- 2B Jose Altuve: 0.272 BA, 31 Home Runs, 82 RBIs
- LF Kyle Tucker: 0.291 BA, 28 Home Runs, 88 RBIs
- SS Carlos Correa: 0.277 BA, 25 Home Runs, 91 RBIs
- Starting RHP Lance McCullers Jr: 13-5 Record, 3.16 E.R.A, 185 Strikeouts
- Starting RHP Luis Garcia: 11-8 Record, 3.30 E.R.A, 167 Strikeouts
- Closer RHP Ryan Pressly: 26 Saves, 2.29 E.R.A, 80 Strikeouts
- Set Up Man RHP Kendall Graveman: 1 Hold, 2.86 E.R.A., 25 Strikeouts
Chicago White Sox
- 1B Jose Abreu: 0.262 BA, 29 Home Runs, 113 RBIs
- C Yasmani Grandal: 0.241 BA, 23 Home Runs, 62 RBIs
- SS Tim Anderson: 0.301 BA, 17 Home Runs, 59 RBIs
- 3B Yoan Moncada: 0.262 BA, 13 Home Runs, 58 RBIs
- Starting LHP Carlos Rodon: 13-5 Record, 2.37 E.R.A, 185 Strikeouts
- Starting RHP Lance Lynn: 10-6 Record, 2.72 E.R.A, 172 Strikeouts
- Closer RHP Liam Hendriks: 37 Saves, 2.61 E.R.A, 108 Strikeouts
- Set Up Man RHP Craig Kimbrel: 6 Holds, 5.32 E.R.A., 34 Strikeouts
Official Astros vs. White Sox: 2021 ALDS Series Prediction
Astros in Four Games
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