Minnesota at Chicago

Minnesota is on a 9-1 run after sweeping the Angels on the road and taking the opener of this series. The offense has scored 60 runs in the last eight games (all wins), while the bullpen is third in the majors in ERA (2.54). They've won both starts made by Simeon Woods Richardson (2.45 ERA), including a 6-3 victory over these White Sox in his last start. Last place Chicago is 5-10 at home and getting outscored by 78 runs, the worst differential in the big leagues. The offense is last in runs scored, on-base percentage, and slugging, while the pitching is 29th in ERA (5.02) and the defense is 23rd in fielding percentage. The team has lost five of the six starts made by Michael Soroka (6.83 ERA), who has allowed 14 walks in 24 innings. The White Sox are on a 36-60 run at home, including 19-44 as a home underdog, plus 31-67 versus winning teams. Play Minnesota.