White Sox scouting report

White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins at U.S. Cellular Field

TV: Comcast SportsNet today and Sunday; WCIU Friday; FOX Saturday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The Sox’ Phil Humber (8-4) vs. Carl Pavano (5-6) today at 7:10 p.m.; Gavin Floyd (6-8) vs. Nick Blackburn (6-6) Friday at 7:10 p.m.; Mark Buehrle (6-5) vs. Brian Duensing (6-7) Saturday at 3:10 p.m.; Jake Peavy (4-2) vs. Scott Baker (7-5) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: The White Sox are 0-4 vs. the Twins this season and they’ve lost seven in a row dating back to 2010. Minnesota designated hitter Jim Thome is 5 home runs short of 600 for his career. Humber makes his first career start vs. the Twins. The right-hander is 7-2 with a 2.32 ERA over his last 12 starts while holding opposing hitters to a .189 batting average. The Twins wrapped up a nine-game homestand Wednesday with a loss to Tampa Bay. They were 6-3 at Target Field against the Rays, Brewers and Dodgers.

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