Surprised to see the White Sox a road favorite?

Don't be. Michael Kopech is pitching for Chicago. The righthander might be the best pitching prospect in baseball.

Kopech's big league debut was cut short after two scoreless innings against the Twins this past Tuesday because of a rain delay. Kopech had four strikeouts in that brief appearance. Kopech had 174 strikeouts in 128 1/3 innings in the minors before getting the call up.

The Tigers have scored fewer than four runs in four of their last five games. They rank last in on-base percentage versus righty starters.

The White Sox are playing well winning eight of their last 11. They draw Jordan Zimmerman, who has allowed 10 runs (nine earned) in 9 1/3 innings against the White Sox this season. Detroit is 5-12 in Zimmerman's past 17 home starts.