Washington is 7-2 in its last nine games and playing great outscoring Chicago, 21-9, during the first two games of this series.

The White Sox are playing their worst of the season dropping 20 of their last 26, including their last five games.

The White Sox have lost six of the last seven times when facing a southpaw starter. Lefty Gio Gonzalez is going for Washington. He allowed two earned runs in 12 innings during interleague starts against the Royals and Twins this season.

The White Sox are pitching Miguel Gonzalez after originally going with Carlos Rodon, who was scratched after complaining of neck discomfort.