* The Rangers have won five of their last six games against the White Sox, including two of three against them this season.
* The White Sox have lost five of their last seven games after winning 11 of their previous 13 contests.
* Texas has dropped two of its last three games.
* The Rangers are the top scoring team in the majors this season (541 runs).
* Chicago has won four of Javier Vazquez’ last five home starts. Vazquez is 2-1 with a 6.29 ERA in four career starts against the Rangers.
* The White Sox have hit an ML-leading 81 home runs at home this season.
* Following his 25-game hitting streak, Ian Kinsler has now gone hitless in his last three contests (0-for-11). Kinsler is hitting .429 (6-for-14) with three doubles and five RBI in three games against the White Sox this season.
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