Chicago at Minnesota

The Chicago White Sox are a dog again, but have a winning road record. Pitching is the reason, third in baseball in team ERA. Chicago has won five of its last seven on the road, cashing four times as dogs of +145, +180, +230, and +250. White Sox starter James Shields (1.69 ERA) is back to prove he can still pitch, and the veteran has thrown well in two games allowing one run and two hits in each start against talented offenses (Cleveland and Detroit). Chicago has also won five of six against lefty starters and faces another today. Minnesota is 4-12 following a win, plus 14-39 at home against a right-handed starter. Play Chicago.