Game # 20, Athletics vs. White Sox Game Thread

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<a class= — Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale will get the start tonight at home against the Chicago White Sox . | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Frank Polito

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 ·

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The Athletics are back at it this evening at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento as they begin a three-game series against the American League Central rivals, the Chicago White Sox. The 6-13 White Sox are currently sitting in last place in the AL Central while the A’s are 10-9 and are tied for first place with the Texas Rangers

Aaron Civale, the 30-year-old righty will get the start for the A’s tonight. He’s currently 2-0 with a 1.72 ERA in his first season with the Athletics. He’ll go up against 29-year-old righty Davis Martin for the White Sox. Martin is 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA in three starts for Chicago, while tossing 15 strikeouts in 18 innings of work.

Martin will go up against this lineup for the homestanding Athletics:

Civale will look to remain undefeated against this batting order for rookie manager Will Venable and his club:

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