White Sox starter Dylan Cease broke out last year, was great in the spring, and has been equally strong in his first two starts. He has a pair of 5 inning, 1 run, 8 strikeout victories to date. He is up against the Guardians’ Zack Plesac. Plesac’s first start was a 5 inning gem but he gave up a couple of runs on home runs in his second. Oddly, Plesac also faced the White Sox in his third start last year, and was roughed up.

The Guardians are just about “top of the bops” this year, and leading in RBIs at the moment. The White Sox are down the list at 25th. Where the Sox have the edge is in the bullpen, with lower ERA and 5 saves to the Guardians’ one. Off a pair of losses to Cleveland, look for the Sox to work extra hard to avoid the sweep. While both bullpens have been successful in the first two games, I like the Sox’ ability to finish. Count on Cease to move the dial back towards win. Take the Sox to rebound.