Cease (8-6) allowed one hit and two walks while striking out 11 across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Cease surrendered only one hit, a single by Edward Olivares in the third inning. He racked up 21 swinging strikes to match a season-best 11 strikeouts. The effort was also his fifth double-digit strikeout effort of the season. Across his last five outings, Cease has allowed 10 earned runs across 27.2 innings while striking out 38 and walking nine. For the season, he's maintained a 3.92 ERA and racked up 149 strikeouts across 114.2 frames.

Cease allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings Tuesday against the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Cease largely held the Royals in check, as the majority of struggles came in the second inning. He allowed only four hits across his last four frames of work and turned in his first quality start since June 30 -- a span of four starts. The effort also marked the first time that he has not walked multiple hitters or allowed at least one homer in his last five outings. Though he's been inconsistent of late, Cease has still managed a 4.14 ERA with 138 strikeouts across 108.2 frames on the campaign.

Cease (7-6) allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings, taking the loss to the Twins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cease surrendered a solo home run to Max Kepler in the third inning. In addition, he gave up four straight hits with two outs in the fifth frame that added two more runs on the board for the Twins. The 25-year-old has struggled keeping the ball in the park, allowing at least one homer in seven of his last eight starts. During that stretch, he has a 5.49 ERA in 41 frames. Cease carries a 4.21 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP and a 11.6 K/9 in 102.2 innings for the season.

Cease (7-5) suffered the loss against Houston on Friday, tossing 5.2 innings and allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out 10.

EDGE Analysis

There are many things to like about the right-hander's performance -- he fell one out shy of a quality start and notched double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time this season -- but the effort nonetheless resulted in Cease's fifth loss. Still, he has enjoyed a strong fantasy campaign thus far, particularly in the strikeout department. After posting a paltry 6.8 K/9 in 2020, Cease has registered 127 punchouts in 97.2 frames this season. He'll carry a 4.15 ERA into his next start, which is expected to come at home against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Cease didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Orioles after giving up two runs on two hits and two walks while fanning six across five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Cease has struck out at least six in each of his last four outings while also giving up two or fewer runs in three of those outings, so the flamethrowing righty has been providing value with his punchouts. Cease has been a bit inconsistent when it comes to allowing runs and owns a 4.11 ERA on the season, but he has also struck out 117 across 92 innings.

Cease (7-4) allowed six runs on six hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out eight over 5.1 innings in taking the loss to Minnesota on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox didn't offer much support to Cease, who left with the team trailing 6-1, but he wasn't sharp against the same team he quelled five days earlier. This marks the third time in the last seven starts he's surrendered six earned runs. Cease is expected to pitch once more before the All-Star break, lining up to start Sunday at Baltimore.

Cease (7-3) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings to gain the victory over Minnesota on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cease didn't have to be good as the White Sox hit six home runs and scored 13 times in a romp over the Twins, but he still delivered a quality start. It was his second straight win and fourth in the last five starts. Cease's next start is projected for Monday at Minnesota.

Cease (6-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out seven and earned the win in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The righty was pulled after 99 pitches and was one out shy of adding a quality start to Wednesday's stat line. Cease rebounded admirably from his rough, seven-run outing against the Astros, continuing his stretch of inconsistent pitching. Over his last seven starts, he's allowed at least five runs three times while yielding two or fewer in the other four outings. Cease is expected to make his next start Tuesday against the Twins.

Cease (5-3) allowed seven runs (six earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings, taking the loss to the Astros on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Cease dug the White Sox into a hole early, allowing the first three batters he faced in the game to score on a Michael Brantley home run. In addition, he failed to make it through the fourth inning after the five of the six batters he faced reached safely before being relieved. Thursday's start was nearly identical to his June 1 start against Cleveland where he took his last loss. The 25-year-old still has had a great start to the season, with an ERA of 3.99 and a 11.4 K/9 in 70 innings.

Cease (5-2) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in five innings to earn the win Saturday versus Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander's lone mistake was allowing a two-run home run to Harold Castro in the first inning. Cease had alternated strong and poorer starts in his previous six outings, but he put in a decent effort Saturday. He's pitched to a 3.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 85:29 K:BB across 66.2 innings in 13 starts. The 25-year-old lines up for a road start in Houston next week.