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<\/a>Detroit aims for its 10th straight victory over the Chicago White Sox Friday night, as it begins a six-game road trip.\u00a0 The Tigers have won their last four overall after completing a three-game sweep of Minnesota and has captured victories in 17 of its last 26 games dating back to May 3.\u00a0 Much of the team\u2019s recent success can be attributed to its pitching staff, especially the bullpen, as relievers have compiled a 2.59 ERA over the last nine games.\u00a0 Offensively, shortstop Jhonny Peralta has been exceptional since April 22, hitting .348 with seven home runs and 23 RBIs.\u00a0 Detroit has won its last six road games versus left-handed starters.<\/p>\n
Tigers starter Andy Oliver is set to make his second consecutive start of the 2011 season and is coming off a quality appearance at home against Boston.\u00a0 He surrendered three runs and five hits over six strong innings, but also gave up two home runs.\u00a0 \u201cI thought he did a heck of a job,\u201d said Detroit manager Jim Leyland.\u00a0 \u201cI thought he got better as the game went on.\u00a0 A little shaky early with the command, but he did a great job.\u201d\u00a0 Leyland opted to give ace Justin Verlander an extra day of rest this week, leaving Oliver with the start.\u00a0 The left-hander was a winless 0-4 with a 7.36 ERA in five starts with the club last year.<\/p>\n
Chicago is fresh off a sweep of its own by scoring 24 runs in a three-game set against Boston.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s nice to get three wins before the off day, but we\u2019re still behind the eight ball,\u201d said White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko.\u00a0 \u201cWe don\u2019t have any room, probably, for anymore lapses.\u201d\u00a0 The club enters the first weekend of June eight games back in the American League Central race.\u00a0 Revenge will certainly be on the entire clubhouse\u2019s mind in this matchup, as Chicago was swept in a three-game series at Comerica Park from April 22-24, getting outscored 21-3 in the process.<\/p>\n
White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle has garnered an even 4-4 record and 3.91 ERA in 11 starts this season and is 3-1 with a 2.57 ERA in his last five overall.\u00a0 The left-hander is a brilliant 2-1 with a 1.88 ERA in four outings at U.S. Cellular Field, as the 1.88 mark ranks third among American League pitchers.\u00a0 Buehrle has enjoyed similar success against the Tigers at home, tallying an 8-3 mark and 2.93 ERA in 13 starts.\u00a0 He suffered a loss on April 22 at Detroit, giving up six runs on eight hits over 5 2\/3 innings.\u00a0 The veteran defeated the Tigers at home on August 24, 2010, allowing three runs in 6 1\/3 frames.<\/p>\n
Bettors will likely back the White Sox due to Buehrle\u2019s 15-1 record with six days rest, while the Tigers are 1-4 in their last five road games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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