Chicago White Sox defeat Tampa Bay Rays 9-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 9, Tampa Bay Rays 1
The Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-1 on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Tropicana Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 10 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 8 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Kay (Chicago White Sox): 6.1 innings, 0 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Everson Pereira (Chicago White Sox): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Griffin Jax (Tampa Bay Rays): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 8 strikeouts.
- Ben Williamson (Tampa Bay Rays): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 8 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Tampa Bay Rays -1.5.
Did Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
How did AiQ's Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$31.03 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$31.03 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Anthony Kay (Chicago White Sox): over 2.5 strikeouts at -145, finished with 3, a win.
- Griffin Jax (Tampa Bay Rays): under 6.5 strikeouts at -153, finished with 8, a loss.
Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago White Sox 59-52 in the 2026 regular season (34-21 at home, 25-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 67 of 108 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 46 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 65-46 in the 2026 regular season (41-18 at home, 24-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 61 of 109 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 48 times and under 57 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays?
Next for the Chicago White Sox: at the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Next for the Tampa Bay Rays: at the Colorado Rockies on Monday, August 3, 2026.