Chicago at Seattle

The White Sox won’t go away and have plenty to play for as a third place team, just seven games out of first. Chicago has been a go-against at home but very good all season on the road. The White Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 road games. They’ve won four of the last six games, twice as a dog, and face a Seattle team going nowhere as they look for the sweep today. Last place Seattle has lost 8 of 11 with an atrocious offense that is No. 29 in runs scored, No. 30 in on-base percentage and slugging. Seattle starts Jason Vargas, who is very hittable with 168 hits in 163 innings allowed, plus a 5.50 ERA his last three starts. This team has a losing record both home and away and the Mariners are 19-39 in their last 58 games as a home underdog. The Mariners are also 2-7 in Vargas' last nine starts. Chicago starter Gavin Floyd has a 3.72 ERA his last three starts, fanning 19 in 19 innings with only three walks, and the team is 6-1 his last seven starts. He loves facing the Mariners, with a 1.93 ERA in 14 innings this season. Play the White Sox.