CHICAGO — If recent history is any guide, the Texas Rangers arrive at Guaranteed Rate Field at just the right time for the struggling Chicago White Sox.
The White Sox (34-44) have dropped five of seven on their current 10-game homestand.
However, Chicago took four of six meetings from the Rangers in 2016. The White Sox hold a 3-1-1 lead in series over the past five seasons and have won five straight home games against Texas entering the Friday night series opener.
The White Sox will try to extend that streak to six as they send right-hander Mike Pelfrey (3-6, 3.