The New York Yankees (74-60) visit the Chicago White Sox (48-86) with first pitch Friday at 7:40 p.m. EDT in Chicago. Carlos Rodon will start for New York; Yoendrys Gomez will start for Chicago. The Yankees are on a five-game winning streak and are 51-24 when recording at least eight hits. The White Sox are 34-10 in games when they scored at least five runs and have gone 29-40 at home. Aaron Judge leads New York with a .323 average, 41 home runs and 95 RBI. Miguel Vargas has 30 doubles and 14 home runs for Chicago. Both teams carry injuries to multiple pitchers and position players.
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory over the Chicago White Sox. Chicago has gone 29-40 at home and 48-86 overall. The White Sox are 34-10 in games when they scored at least five runs. New York is 74-60 overall and 33-32 in road games. The Yankees are 51-24 in games when they record at least eight hits. Friday's game is the second time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Miguel Vargas has 30 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs for the White Sox. Kyle Teel is 17 for 36 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .323 batting average, and has 27 doubles, two triples, 41 home runs, 93 walks and 95 RBI. Cody Bellinger is 18 for 38 with four home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.
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