1 game · 2 starters · Updated Aug 15, 12:10 PM ET
Two starters on the board today, and Melton is the obvious anchor — projected 6.6 Ks over 6.2 innings against Chicago with a 1.46 season ERA backing the 2.0 projected ER. The matchup grades out favorably, confidence is high, and there are no workload flags to talk yourself out of. On the other side, Anthony Kay draws an unfavorable matchup against Detroit and carries 7 days of extended rest tagged as a rust risk — the 4.5 projected innings and 4.4 projected Ks reflect that ceiling. Thin slate, but Melton's projection is clean.
Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox
| Date | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | P | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 92 | — |
| 2026-08-04 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 97 | W |
| 2026-07-28 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 92 | W |
| 2026-07-23 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 90 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | 5.7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 94 | — |
Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
| Date | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | P | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 83 | W |
| 2026-08-02 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 89 | W |
| 2026-07-28 | 5.3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 97 | L |
| 2026-07-22 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 79 | W |
| 2026-07-17 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 83 | — |
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