Chicago at Minnesota

This is the seventh road game over the last 11 contests for the Chicago White Sox, on a 3-7 skid. Chicago is #28 in baseball in runs scored, and #25 in on-base percentage, while the pitching staff is #26 in team ERA (4.99). Chicago is 8-19 on the road, plus 20-42 away against a team with a losing record. The White Sox are also on an 18-45 run on the road. Minnesota has a winning home mark and plays its fifth straight home contest. The Twins are playing well, winning three in a row while scoring seven runs in all three games. The Twins have recorded 37 runs in their last five contests and are on a 9-4 run in AL Central Division play. The Twins have won seven of the past eight against the punchless White Sox including four straight in this park. Play Minnesota in Game 1.