White Sox scouting report

Posted May 02, 2011 2:00 am

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

TV: Comcast SportsNet today; WGN Wednesday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The Sox’ Edwin Jackson (2-3) vs. Francisco Liriano (1-4) today at 7:10 p.m.; John Danks (0-4) vs. Nick Blackburn (1-4) Wednesday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: Looking for a more disappointing team than the White Sox? Meet the Twins. The defending AL Central champs (9-18) have lostsix in a row and are 9 games under .500 for the first time since 2000. Minnesota also has the worst run differential (-64) in the majors, and Twins pitchers have allowed 10 or more runs in a game six times this season. The Sox were 5-13 vs. Minnesota last year (2-7 at home). Jackson is 0-3 with an 8.44 ERA in his last 4 starts.

Next: Seattle Mariners, Friday-Sunday at Safeco Field

— Scot Gregor