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White Sox scouting report

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

TV: Comcast SportsNet Monday and Tuesday; WGN Wednesday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The White Sox’ Mark Buehrle (10-6) vs. Kevin Slowey (0-2) Monday at 7:10 p.m.; Zach Stewart (1-2) vs. Anthony Swarzak (3-4) Tuesday at 7:10 p.m.; Jake Peavy (6-6) vs. Scott Diamond (0-2) Wednesday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: After sweeping the Mariners and going 3-2 on the West Coast, the White Sox return to the Cell for a quick homestand. The Sox are beginning a stretch of 29 straight games against teams in the AL Central. The Twins are having a rare down season, and their run of dominance against the Sox is over for now. The White Sox swept a three-game series at Minnesota in early August and have won four of the last five vs. the Twins. Buehrle has pitched 23 innings against Minnesota this season and allowed just 1 earned run.

Next: Detroit Tigers, Friday-Sunday at Comerica Park

— Scot Gregor