- 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.
