The Chicago White Sox have had their hands full with the Detroit Tigers at home this weekend. Chicago will wrap up a three game series on Sunday afternoon before heading to Cleveland for a few games. The White Sox are 24-44 on the season and are 4th in the AL Central. Chicago dropped 2 straight heading into Saturday's match up and are 12-22 on their home field.
James Shields has had another rough season thus far. Shields is just 2-7 on the season through 14 starts. Shields carries a 4.63 ERA with 59 strikeouts. Shields has thrown 89.1 innings and has allowed 10 home runs.
The Detroit Tigers have found success as of late and have won three straight heading into Saturday's game. The Tigers are 2nd in the AL Central with a 34-37 record. Detroit has won 5 of their last 10 games and are 11-20 on the road.
Blaine Hardy will make his 7th start of the season for the Detroit Tigers. Hardy is 2-1 on the season with 38 innings pitched. Hardy carries a 3.55 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 3 home runs allowed.