The White Sox . . .  are not so hot right now. The Athletics on the other hand . . . probably one of the hottest in baseball. And now they will bring their hotness to US Cellular Field for the weekend. Here is what you should know for the battle this weekend that yet again is . . . critical.

2012 Record: White Sox 60-50, 1st in AL Central. Athletics: 60-51, 2nd in AL West

2012 Season Series: 1-2

All-Time Series Record: 268-289 (The Sox are 138-136 at home against the Athletics)

The following pitchers are expected to start in the three games this weekend:

Gavin Floyd: 8-9, 4.43 ERA 99K vs. Brandon McCarthy: 6-3, 2.54 ERA, 52K

Francisco Liriano: 3-10, 5.03 ERA, 121K vs. Tommy Milone: 9-9, 3.91 ERA, 101K

Chris Sale: 13-3, 2.59 ERA, 121K vs. Jarrod Parker: 7-6, 3.55 ERA, 92K

Friday’s game begins at 7:10 pm, Saturday’s game is at 6:10 pm and Sunday’s game is at 1:10 pm. Saturday’s game is also the Free MLB.com game of the day. All times CDT.  » Continue reading “Hotness! Series Preview: White Sox V Athletics”