Chicago at Oakland

The young Chicago White Sox are a long way from home, opening the second half of the season getting bombed by Oakland, 5-1 and 13-2. Chicago is on a 57-119 run against winning teams, including 25-67 on the road versus winning clubs. The offense is #28 in runs scored, #23 in on-base percentage and slugging, while the pitching staff is #27 in team ERA (5.12). White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez (6.34 ERA) is no stopper, with a 6.59 ERA on the road. They face an Oakland offense that is eighth in the league in runs scored, on a 42-15 run at home against losing teams. The Athletics are also 25-7 at home against opponents with a road winning percentage of less than .400, as well as 41-10 versus the AL Central. They're 47-22 in this park against Chicago and will roll again. Play Oakland.