The Chicago White Sox (46-46) are back from the All-Star break after taking three of four against the Twins (50-44) in Minnesota. They’ll be home for their next four-game series, but against another top team in the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians (46-44).
Lucas Giolito (6-5, 4.69 ERA, 4.49 xERA, 4.28 FIP) will open up the second half of play. In his last start, also against Cleveland, Gio pitched 6 1⁄3 innings where he gave up one walk, five hits, and one run. He struck out five and earned the win by a 2-1 score.