Scouting report: Minnesota Twins at White Sox
TV:
NBC Sports Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday; WGN Thursday
Radio:
WGN 720-AM
Pitching matchups:
The Sox's Reynaldo Lopez (2-5) vs. Lance Lynn (5-5) Tuesday at 7:10 p.m.; James Shields (2-9) vs. Kyle Gibson (2-5) Wednesday at 7:10 p.m.; Lucas Giolito (5-7) vs. TBA Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
At a glance:
The Sox wrap up their homestand after splitting a four-game series against Oakland. The White Sox are 3-6 vs. Minnesota this season (1-3 at home). Lopez called himself and his teammates "clowns" after his last start at Cleveland. The right-hander allowed 5 runs (4 earned) over 4⅓ innings in a 12-0 loss to Cleveland. Lopez started against the Twins on June 5 and pitched 7 scoreless innings. Yoan Moncada had a career-high 6 RBI in Sunday's win over Oakland. The Twins are in second place in the AL Central but trailed the Indians by 8 games heading into Monday's play.
Next:
Texas Rangers, Friday-Sunday at Globe Life Park