In the last of a four-game series between the Minnesota Twins (51-85) and the Chicago White Sox (64-71) at Target Field, Andrew Albers (0-0, 6.97 ERA) and Anthony Ranaudo (1-1, 8.76 ERA) get the start. The Twins won the last game 11-3, and Minnesota leads the series 2-1. The game starts at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 4 and will air on WGN and FSN.
In his most recent outing, Albers pitched 2.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out two and walking three in a 5-4 loss to the Indians. Brian Dozier (.273, 88 Rs, 34 HRs, 85 RBIs, 13 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, one home run, one RBI, and two stolen bases. The White Sox were also unsuccessful the last time Ranaudo pitched. He tossed 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking three in an 8-4 loss to the Tigers.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Chicago is 30-30, while Minnesota is 27-33.
The White Sox managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Twins who are heading in with a 12-6 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the White Sox are 46-14. The Twins have a 37-11 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th in runs, Chicago has earned 554 this season. Minnesota ranks 10th with 626 runs.
Ranking 23rd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.723). Minnesota ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .749.
The White Sox are 39-49 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Twins are 37-70 when they allow at least one homer.
