* The White Sox have won each of the last four meetings between these teams, holding the Indians to a total of five runs in that span.
* Chicago has won nine of its last 11 games and will be looking to extend its current road winning streak to six games.
* The Indians have lost eight of their last nine games, scoring two runs or less five times in that span.
* The White Sox have won each of Javier Vazquez’ last three starts. Vazquez is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA in his last two starts at Cleveland.
* Carlos Quentin has hit an AL-leading 14 home runs this season. Quentin is hitting .667 with the bases loaded this season and .467 with runners in scoring position with two outs.
* Travis Hafner has 57 RBI in his career against the White Sox which is tied for the most in his career against any opponent (also has 57 against the Twins).
* Cleveland’s starting pitching staff boasts the best ERA in the majors this season (3.16), while the White Sox starters have the third-best ERA (3.49).
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