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White Sox Host Diamondbacks Seeking to Snap Four-Game Home Slide

Chicago will counter its home struggles with rookie Shane Smith on the mound against Eduardo Rodriguez for a Diamondbacks team riding an eight-win surge.

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Jun 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Arizona Diamondbacks first base Josh Naylor (22) hits a two run double during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Chicago White Sox enter Monday’s game at 25-53 overall and 16-21 at home, looking to snap a four-game home losing streak.
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks hold a 39-38 record including eight wins in their last 12 games and have won the last five series against Chicago dating to 2014.
  • Chicago will send rookie Shane Smith (3-4, 2.85 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) to face Eduardo Rodriguez (2-4, 5.93 ERA, 1.61 WHIP) for Arizona in the series opener.
  • The White Sox will be without Cam Booser (shoulder) and Davis Martin (forearm) among other pitchers on the injured list.
  • Miguel Vargas is batting .428 with 19 RBIs with two outs and runners in scoring position this season, and Diamondbacks slugger Josh Naylor has extended his hitting streak to 11 games.