Yankees vs White Sox Preview & Prediction: Records, Pitching Matchups and More | Game - 01

The New York Yankees are set to host the Chicago White Sox as they return from Target Field with a three-game sweep against the Minnesota Twins. The Bronx Bombers (30-15) are on an excellent run as they hold the best record in the American League.

The Chicago White Sox are just the opposite as they hold one of the worst records in the majors. The White Sox are at the bottom of the AL Central and are struggling to make ends meet.

Yankees vs White Sox Preview

The first pitch will commence at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May 17. Fans can catch the game live on YES Network and stream online on FUBO and Fox Sports. The Yankees will enter this game riding a four-game winning streak.

As for the White Sox, they look forward to expanding their two-game winning streak. The White Sox are up against a powerful Yankee squad that has dominated opponents this season.

Yankees vs White Sox Pitching Matchups

The Bronx Bombers will hand over the ball to Nestor Cortes for Game 1. The southpaw holds a 1-4 record this season with a 4.02 ERA. Cortes has 51 strikeouts in 53-plus innings pitched. The 29-year-old pitcher has a decent WHIP of 1.08.

Going up against Cortes will be Mike Clevinger for the White Sox. Clevinger holds a 0-1 record with a 5.40 ERA. The righty has pitched in only one game this season. In six-plus innings, Clevinger has five strikeouts and a 2.10 WHIP.

Yankees vs White Sox Players to Watch

#1. Juan Soto

Juan Soto has been the bright spot for the team since his debut. The slugger has a .302 batting clip with a .403 OBP and a .920 OPS. Soto has nine home runs and one player to watch out for in this series.

#2. Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge seems to have found his swing as his hot-hitting streak continues. The captain looked promising in the past few games with his performance.

#3. Gavin Sheets

Gavin Sheets has performed well for the White Sox this season. Sheets is the leader of his team in batting with an average of .230.

#4. Eloy Jimenez

Eloy Jimenez is the other notable player worth watching in this game. Jimenez holds a batting clip of .216 with 10 walks and five home runs.

Yankees vs White Sox Prediction

Based on the odds, the Yanks are predicted to win Game 1 against the White Sox. Cortes is expected to work his way around the White Sox offense. With Clevinger's shaky start, the Yanks offense is no match for the White Sox. However, things could change if the White Sox put up a tough fight.