The White Sox are 8-4 despite Jose Abreu and Todd Frazier combining to bat .187. Part of the reason for the White Sox's early success is Carlos Rodon, who is showing signs of having the breakthrough season many envisioned. He has a 1.38 ERA this season. Going back to his past 10 starts, Rodon is 6-3 with a 1.73 ERA.

The White Sox held the Angels to an average of two runs per game in seven games last season. Rodon contributed to that by striking out 11 Angels in seven innings during a 3-0 August victory.

The Angels weren't anything special last season and they are down again this year with a losing record. The Angels have been held to four hits or fewer in three of their 12 games. They just got swept on the road by the Twins, who were 0-9 heading into the series. Now they head to Chicago where they have lost four in a row to the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Angels are coming off a 3-2, 12-inning defeat leaving their bullpen somewhat depleted with their three best set-up men carrying huge fatigue ratings. This puts a lot of pressure on Hector Santiago, a mediocre, back-of-the-rotation starter who can't compare to Rodon when it comes to potential star power.