White Sox starter Shane Smith is due for regression. He's backed by a bad bullpen that lacks a closer and is facing a Houston offense that is averaging nearly 5 runs a game during its last four games.

Houston starter Lance McCullers Jr. is on the comeback trail from missing the previous two seasons due to serious injuries. McCullers has shown strikeout potential, but he has serious command issues. He's been terrible at home in three starts with a 10.13 ERA and 1.88 WHIP.

The White Sox's offense has become more respectable with the return to health of several of their veteran hitters and the call-up of elite prospect Kyle Teel.