8* play on Chicago White Sox.

The Chicago White Sox have split the first two games of their home series versus the Angels, but after a 1-0 win in Game 2, they appear to have all the momentum. Chicago sends ace Chris Sale to the mound in Game 3, and I'll take the home favorite with a pitching mismatch.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Sale (3-0, 2.35 ERA) tossed a complete game shutout, striking out nine in a two-hit gem against the Rays in his last start. The White Sox won that game 1-0, and they have to like their chances here against the Angels, as Sale is 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA in four starts against LA since 2013.

2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Angels have hit just .203 in 73 combined at bats against Sale, and Albert Pujols is just 2-for-15 with four strikeouts lifetime versus the Sox ace.

3. X-Factor - Chicago's bullpen ranks 1st in the majors with a 1.60 ERA, allowing just seven earned runs in 13 games (39 IP).

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago White Sox (8*)