The Whitesox lost badly to Oakland last night 6-17 and that has to irk a team as they return to the field today. The Whitesox have won 68 games this year and this is one of the biggest losses they have had all year. Each time they have had a blowout loss of late they have come through in their next game. For example, losing 2-6 against Minnesota, then winning 8-2 or losing 0-7 against Minnesota and winning the first game of this series 8-7. With the A's routing the Whitesox, look for the Sox to get back on track this evening behind a competent pitcher in Johnson. He comes off a no-decision against Minnesota despite the fact he gave up 1 earned run in 5 innings in his last start,

Given the Whitesox wanting to bounce-back per the hitters, better pitching today, the A's on a let down from a big win and the A's pitcher likely to struggle today - as well as the A's 8-20 in their last 28 road games and the Whitesox 4-1 following a loss and 4-1 when Johnson starts at home, let's roll with Chicago WSox this evening.