Chicago at Minnesota

Chicago plays its ninth consecutive road contest. They've lost four of five with the pitching staff allowing 30 runs. The offense is 22nd in runs scored, 29th in on-base percentage, 24th in slugging, and 21st in steals, while the pitching is 25th in ERA (4.62), 23rd in WHIP, and 25th in the bullpen (4.67 ERA). Lucas Giolito has a 5.74 ERA on the road with the team losing his last three starts overall surrendering 12 runs in 16+ innings. The White Sox are 5-21 after playing four or more straight road games, as well as 27-44 versus righty starters. Minnesota has won seven of nine with the third-best pitching in all of baseball (3.75 ERA), including fourth in the pen (3.63 ERA). With batters hitting just .214 off starter Bailey Ober (2.74 ERA), back the home team in a strong situational and matchup spot. Play Minnesota.