The Chicago White Sox are out in front in the AL Central, four games clear of Cleveland, Kansas City and Detroit, who are all tied. They host the last place Twins in a three game set this weekend, and it's going to be tough for Minnesota to avoid a sweep here. Game 2 looks particularly tough, with Chicago sending it's ace to the mound.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Chris Sale has been unstoppable so far, boasting a 6-0 record with a stellar 1.66 ERA. The southpaw allowed just one run on five hits over 5.1 innings in a win over the Orioles in his last start. The Twins counter with Ervin Santana, who may not be 100% in his first start since coming off the DL.

2. Batter vs. Pitcher - Asvail Garcia is swinging a hot bat, going 2-for-4 with a home run in the series finale versus Boston. He's 4-for-8 with a home run lifetime versus Santana.

3. X-Factor - The Twins are 1-7 in their last 8 road games versus teams with a winning home record.

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