This is a 10* CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH on the Chicago White Sox.

Despite what happens between these clubs on Monday, I like Dallas Keuchel and the White Sox to find a way to get the job done on the road here.

And that's only because Michael Pineda (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be making his season debut here after finally completing his 60 game suspension. Pineda recently threw a 70 pitch simulation, but I still think it'll take a couple games for Pineda to "get up to MLB speed."

Keuchel (5-2, 2.70) on the other hand is coming off a gem vs. the Pirates on Wednesday, allowing two runs off four hits with seven K's over six frames.

Keuchel now owns a decent 1.04 WHIP and a 26:10 K:BB through 43.1 innings of work. In his previous start he allowed one run over six innings to the Cubs in a victory.

Both teams can mash the ball, but I'm giving a big nod to Keuchel here and that's the difference maker for me.

The play is the White Sox!

Good luck, NP