Spencer Arrighetti owns a 1.69 WHIP on the road, which could spell trouble against a White Sox lineup that performs better at home. Especially with Munetaka Murakami back. The White Sox have lost five of Davis Martin's last six starts, but he's been much better at home (5-1, 1.80 ERA).
Surprisingly, Chicago is second in baseball in home winning percentage at nearly a 65% clip (31-17). Friday's starting pitcher, Davis Martin, is 5-1 at home this season with a 1.80 ERA. He has only given up more than one earned run in a home game once in eight starts. That's unbelievable! Meanwhile, Spencer Arrighetti owns a 5.52 road ERA and Houston has lost each of his last six starts. Chicago takes the opener of this series on Friday night.
The White Sox optioned Quero to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Walker went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Lambert did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts over five innings.
Altuve went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Peters went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run Friday against the Tigers.
Montgomery went 3-for-5 with a triple and three RBI during the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Tigers on Friday.
Vargas went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three RBI and an additional run scored during the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Tigers on Friday.
Murakami went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored during the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Tigers on Friday.
Altuve (foot) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
