Chicago at Minnesota

Chicago plays its eighth consecutive road contest of a nine-game trek. They've lost three of four with the pitching staff allowing 27 runs. The offense is 22nd in runs scored, 29th in on-base percentage, 23rd in slugging, and 21st in steals, while the pitching is 25th in ERA (4.63), 23rd in WHIP, and 25th in the bullpen (4.66 ERA). Dylan Cease has a 4.33 ERA on the road with the team losing four of his last five away starts. The White Sox are 5-20 after playing four or more straight road games, as well as 27-43 versus righty starters. Minnesota has won six of eight with the third-best pitching in all of baseball (3.77 ERA), including sixth in the pen (3.70 ERA). Batters are hitting just .234 off starter Sonny Gray (3.16 ERA), who has 106 Ks in 105+ innings. Back home field in a terrific situational and matchup spot. Play Minnesota.