Chicago White Sox face Pittsburgh Pirates in three-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series beginning tonight in Chicago. The White Sox enter the matchup following a series win against the Minnesota Twins, during which the team recorded 12 hits in a 10-1 victory. Right-hander Sean Burke is scheduled to start for Chicago, marking his 25th start and 29th appearance of the season. Burke currently holds a 3.20 ERA over 154 2/3 innings. The Pirates turn to right-hander Bubba Chandler, who enters the series with a 4.30 ERA across 27 outings. This set serves as the only time these two teams meet during the regular season before Chicago travels to St. Louis for upcoming games. First pitch occurs at home, with forecasts calling for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s.

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