White Sox scouting report

White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field

TV: Comcast SportsNet Thursday and Sunday; Comcast SportsNet Plus Friday; FOX Saturday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The White Sox’ Gavin Floyd (12-10) vs. David Huff (2-3) Thursday at 7:10 p.m.; Mark Buehrle (11-7) vs. Jeanmar Gomez (2-2) Friday at 7:10 p.m.; Phil Humber (9-8) vs. Ubaldo Jimenez (2-2) Saturday at 3:10 p.m.; Zach Stewart (2-2) vs. Fausto Carmona (6-14) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: With the first-place Tigers running away in the AL Central, this series shapes up as a battle for second place in the AL Central. The Indians were swept by Detroit in a three-game series that ended Wednesday. The White Sox are 7-3 vs. Cleveland this year. Juan Pierre’s next hit will be the 2,000th of his career. Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner is still out with a strained tendon in his foot and not expected to play in this series.

Next: Detroit Tigers, Monday-Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field