NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Chicago White Sox will visit the New York Yankees on Monday night, and here is what you need to know.
This will be the opener of a three-game series. The Yankees (83-47, .638) are coming off a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, including a 5-3 win on Sunday. New York, which is six games behind Boston (90-42, .682) for second in the AL East, has also won eight of nine contests.
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The White Sox (51-79, .392) are coming off three straight victories over Detroit.
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Masahiro Tanaka (9-4, 3.90 ERA) will likely start for the Yankees against left-hander Carlos Rodon (5-3, 2.71 ERA). Tanaka boasts 121 strikeouts this season, while Rodon has struck out 69 batters.
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Monday’s game will start at 7:05 p.m. EST and will air on WGN, YES and ESPN.
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