Matchup: Detroit Tigers (73-85) vs. Chicago White Sox (74-85).
Time/TV/radio: First of a three-game series, 8;10 p.m., U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, FSD, WXYT-FM (97.1; click here for other radio affiliates).
First-pitch weather forecast: Mostly cloudy, windy, 59 degrees, 0% chance of rain (hour-by-hour updates).
Scheduled starting pitchers: RHP Alfredo Simon (13-11, 5.18 ERA) vs. Chris Sale (12-11, 3.48 ERA).
The skinny: The Tigers have made it to October baseball! Oh, wait, so have the other 29 major league teams. Instead of gearing up for a playoff run, Detroit and Chicago -- a pair of favorites in spring training -- find themselves playing out the string.