The Chicago White Sox failed to get a single run on the board in the opener of this three-game series with the Minnesota Twins, but they came back swinging hot bats to earn a 9-6 win on Wednesday. I think the White Sox will follow that victory up with more success in the series finale on Thursday.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The White Sox hand the ball to left-hander Carlos Rodon (2-6, 4.09 ERA) who struck out eight hitters while holding the Jays to a pair of runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings his last start. He's allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts and he owns a stellar 1.20 ERA in three career starts against the Twins. Minnesota counters with Tommy Milone (0-2, 5.33 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 2.02 ERA in eight starts against Chicago. Milone was however demoted to the minors earlier in the year after an uninspiring start to the season and the left-hander surrendered four runs (one earned) on six hits and a pair of walks in his comeback in the majors on June 24.

2. Batters vs. Left-handers - The Twins are 6-18 in their last 24 road games vs. a left-handed starter while the White Sox are 4-1 in their last five games when facing a southpaw to start the game.

3. X-Factor - The White Sox have won seven of eight meetings this year.

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago White Sox (8*)