June 10--The White Sox will try for their first three-game series sweep of the Astros during the regular season since 1997 when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday night. Sox left-hander Jose Quintana is trying for his first victory since May 13.
At the plate
Sox center fielder J.B. Shuck will lead off, followed by second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, first baseman Jose Abreu, designated hitter Adam LaRoche, right fielder Avisail Garcia, left fielder Melky Cabrera, catcher Geovany Soto, third baseman Conor Gillaspie and shortstop Gordon Beckham.
On the mound
Quintana enters with a 2-6 record and 4.28 ERA. Astros right-hander Vincent Velasquez is making his major-league debut.
In the field
Beckham makes his second start of the season at shortstop in place of Alexei Ramirez.
Key number
1.37 -- Sox ERA in five games against the Astros this season, entering Wednesday.
The quote
"By no means are we just letting off the gas. We're not in a position to do that. But you have to find spots to be able to give guys a break." -- Sox manager Robin Ventura on using a new lineup
Up next
At Rays, 6:10 p.m. Friday, CSN.
