Lucas Giolito, 4-3, 3.48 ERA, will get the start for the White Sox. Chicago is a PERFECT 14-0 this year against left-handed starters and they face one this afternoon. The White Sox won 17 of their 30 road games this season, and played well offensively in the regular season. The team’s .261 batting average is sixth in the league. Their .326 on base percentage is 12th, while the 306 runs they scored is fifth in the league. Tim Anderson led the team with a .322 batting average, while Jose Abreu led the team with 19 home runs and 60 RBI. Chicago’s pitching ranks in the top half of the league. Opponents have a .226 batting average against the White Sox, which is fifth in the league. Look for the White Sox and Giolito to get the win in game 1 this afternoon.