White Sox scouting report

White Sox vs. Texas Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field

TV: WCIU today; WGN Saturday; Comcast SportsNet Sunday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The Sox' Jake Peavy (5-5) vs. Matt Harrison (10-8) today at 7:10 p.m.; John Danks (5-9) vs. Alexi Ogando (12-5) Saturday at 6:10 p.m.; Gavin Floyd (10-10) vs. Derek Holland (11-4) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: The White Sox' pitching staff is going to be put to the test this weekend. Heading into Thursday's play, the Rangers ranked first in the American League in batting (.279), second in slugging percentage (.449) and third in runs scored (641). Before playing the Angels late Thursday, Texas won six straight and 11 of 13. The White Sox are 2-3 vs. the AL West leaders this season. Peavy is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in 2 career starts against the Rangers.

Next: Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday-Wednesday at Angel Stadium

— Scot Gregor