July 04--Only once this season have the White Sox won at least four games in a row. They will try to make it twice Saturday when they face the Orioles at 1:10 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Field.
After a two-game sweep of the National League Central-leading Cardinals and a 1-0 victory Friday against the Orioles, Jeff Samardzija (5-4, 4.56) took the mound for the Sox against Chris Tillman (6-7, 5.67).
The Orioles (42-38) began the day in second place in the American League East, a game behind the Yankees. The White Sox (35-42) are 10 games behind the Royals in the AL Central and 5 1/2; games out of a wild-care spot.
The Sox have won seven of 11 games. Five of their last six and 12 of their last 18 have been decided by one run. They are 5-7 in those games.
Jose Abreu's 50th career home run and seven shutout innings from John Danks were the difference in Friday's victory.
Orioles lineup
Manny Machado, 3B
Jimmy Paredes, DH
Adam Jones, CF
Chris Davis, RF
Matt Wieters, C
Chris Parmelee, 1B
J.J. Hardy, SS
Travis Snider, LF
Ryan Flaherty, 2B
Chris Tillman, P
White Sox lineup
Adam Eaton, CF
Jose Abreu, DH
Melky Cabrera, LF
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Avisail Garcia, RF
Conor Gillaspie, 3B
Alexei Ramirez, SS
Geovany Soto, C
Carlos Sanchez, 2B
Jeff Samardzija, P
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