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* These teams have split 12 games in their season series in 2009. The White Sox have won 10 of their last 14 home games against the Royals.

* Kansas City has lost two of its last three games, scoring a total of just six runs in that span. The White Sox, who were defeated 3-2 on Sunday, are 32-25 following a loss this season.

* The White Sox have won their last 10 home games against the Royals in which Mark Buehrle was their starting pitcher. Buehrle is 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA in four starts since pitching his perfect game on July 23.

* Brian Bannister is 0-2 with a 12.60 ERA in his last two starts. Bannister is 1-7 with a 7.63 ERA in his last eight starts in the month of August. 

* Since August 3, Billy Butler has driven in 14 runs which are tied for the third most in the majors in that span.

* Jim Thome has three homers, one double and seven RBI in his last five home games. Thome has 43 career home runs against the Royals which are the most by any player all-time.

• The White Sox have won eight of their last nine home games against the Twins.
• Minnesota has lost seven straight road games and owns the second worst road record in the majors overall this season at 4-12.
• The White Sox have scored a total of just eight runs during their current five-game losing streak.
• Scott Baker is 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA in his last two starts after posting a 0-4 record and 9.15 ERA in his first four starts of the season. Baker is 3-2 with a 6.81 ERA in eight career starts against the White Sox.
• Chicago has won six of Mark Buehrle's seven starts this season, including a 6-1 victory against the Twins on April 12. Buehrle's 22 wins are the most in his career against any opponent.
• Justin Morneau is hitting .462 with two doubles, four homers and seven RBI during his current six-game hitting streak, while Joe Mauer is hitting .419 with five homers and 14 RBI during his 11-game hit streak.

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• The Blue Jays have won nine of their 11 meetings with the White Sox since 2008.
• After scoring 23 runs in their two games on May 5-6, the Blue Jays have managed only 24 runs in their last seven games.
• Aaron Hill's 17 multi-hit games are second-most in the league this season.
• Since May 1, Scott Rolen is hitting .341 (14/41) with seven doubles, seven RBI and 10 runs scored.
• In their last eight road games, White Sox's starters have an 8.78 ERA and .349 opponent batting average.
• Jim Thome is 4-for-7 with two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored in his last two games.

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