James Shields (2-8, 5.06 ERA) and Matt Boyd (0-1, 3.38 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (31-32) and the Detroit Tigers (32-30) at U.S. Cellular Field. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 13 and can be seen on WPWR and FSDT.
Shields pitched 2.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering seven runs, striking out two and walking two in an 11-4 defeat to the Nationals. Boyd went 5.1 innings, surrendering one run, striking out five and walking five in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays in his most recent start. Ian Kinsler (.316, 53 Rs, 13 HRs, 42 RBIs, 7 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
Chicago and Detroit have both won 50% (15-15) of their games when they lead after seven innings.
The Tigers managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the White Sox who are heading in with a 17-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 4-27. The Tigers have a 4-19 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 57 this season. Detroit ranks in the top half at 11th with 76.
Ranking 23rd, Detroit is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 175 this season. Chicago ranks in the top half with 198.
When the White Sox hit at least one home run, they are 21-18. When the Tigers hit at least one homer, they have a 27-15 record.
