* The Rockies are 0-3 all-time against the White Sox. Colorado was swept in a three-game series at Coors Field in 2005.
* Jeff Francis is 2-2 with a 4.73 ERA in five career starts against teams from the AL Central.
* Garrett Atkins has been on a recent tear at the plate, hitting .455 (10-for-22) with six extra-base hits and seven RBI in his last six games.
* The White Sox are currently enjoying an eight-game home winning streak. Chicago is hitting .334 with 21 home runs during the eight-game stretch.
* Gavin Floyd is 4-1 with a 2.83 ERA in his last five starts, including wins in each of his last three starts.
* Orlando Cabrera has hit safely in each of his last 11 games, tied with J.D. Drew and Maicer Izturis for the longest active streak in the league.
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