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1 CHICAGO WHITE SOX GAME NOTES Chicago White Sox Media Relations Department 333 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL Phone: Director: Bob Beghtol, Manager: GAME Ray Garcia, NOTES Coordinators: Leni Depoister, ; Joe Roti, Chicago White Sox whitesox.com orgullosox.com CHICAGO WHITE SOX (59-69) at NEW YORK YANKEES (64-61) RHP Scott Carroll (5-7, 4.99) vs. RHP Hiroki Kuroda (8-8, 3.97) Game #129/Road #66 Saturday, August 23, 2014 WHITE SOX AT A GLANCE The Chicago White Sox have lost four straight games and 11 of their last 15 as they continue a three-game trip in New York. RHP Scott Carroll takes the mound for Chicago, who are coming off a 2-4 homestand vs. Toronto (2-1) and Baltimore (0-3). Following this series and a day off Monday, the Sox are home for six games vs. Cleveland (8/26-28) and Detroit (8/29-31). The White Sox are in fourth place in the American League Central, 12.5 games behind the fi rst-place Kansas City Royals. TODAY S STORYLINES The White Sox are a season-high 10 games under.500. Chicago is trying to avoid matching their longest losing streak of the season (lost fi ve straight from 6/19-23). White Sox starting pitchers own a 2.94 ERA (16 ER/49.0 IP) over the last six road games. Scott Carroll owns a 3.03 ERA (12 ER/35.2 IP) and.191 opp. average (25-131) in his last seven road games (fi ve starts). Jose Abreu has hit safely in seven of his last eight games, batting.367 (11-30) with two home runs and seven RBI. Alejandro De Aza is (.355) with fi ve doubles and two RBI in his last 17 contests (hit safely in 14; seven multihit). ROSTER MOVES Prior to today s game, the White Sox reinstated RHP Javy Guerra from the Bereavement List (placed on 8/16). Guerra takes the roster spot of LHP Eric Surkamp, who was optioned to Class AAA Charlotte following last night s game. Chicago also sent OF Adam Eaton on an injury rehabilitation assignment to Class AAA Charlotte (see note below). LAST NIGHT S RECAP Martin Prado hit a game-ending single off Daniel Webb in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the Yankees to a 4-3 win. Jose Abreu gave the White Sox a 3-0 lead in the fi rst with his 33rd home run but the Yankees scored twice in the third and once in the fi fth to tie the game at 3-3. John Danks (3 ER/5.0 IP) received a no decision he allowed his American League leading 24th homer (Martin Prado). Carlos Sanchez recorded his fi rst major-league hit as part of a three-hit effort he became the fi rst White Sox to have a three-hit game within his fi rst two career contests since Craig Wilson and Brian Simmons in ROOKIE PHENOM Rookie Jose Abreu leads the major leagues in slugging percentage (.600), is tied for the lead in RBI (93) and ranks second in home runs (33), extra-base hits (63) and OPS (.962). Among Abreu s notable accomplishments in 2014: 33 home runs rank fourth in MLB history by a player in his fi rst 113 games behind Mark McGwire (40 in ), Rudy York (35 in 1930) and Ryan Braun (34 in 2007) his 93 RBI are tied for ninth. 33 homers are the most by a rookie since Braun hit 34 in 2007 and second-highest total in Sox history behind Ron Kittle (35, 1983). Has driven in three-plus runs in a game 14 times this season, the most by a rookie since Ryan Braun had 15 in 2007 and the secondhighest total by a Sox rookie behind Zeke Bonura s 15 in 1934 (Elias). Attempting to become the sixth player in Sox history to win AL Rookie of the Year honors and fi rst since Ozzie Guillen in Attempting to become the third player (fourth time) in Sox history to lead the AL home runs (Bill Melton, 1971 and Dick Allen, 1972, 74) and the second to lead in RBI (Allen, 1972). Has earned the following AL honors: All-Star, April and July POM, April, June and July ROM and co-pow (4/21-27). Owned 18 and 21-game hitting streaks and a 25-game road streak. EATON ON ASSIGNMENT OF Adam Eaton, who has been on the disabled list since 8/9 with a strained right oblique, is scheduled to begin an injury rehab assignment today with Class AAA Charlotte vs. Norfolk. Eaton ranks among the American League leaders in triples (T2nd, 7), on-base percentage (T9th,.370) and average (10th,.304) he is batting.435 (37-85) over his last 22 games. The Sox are 4-7 since Eaton went on the disabled list. FOLLOW THE LEADER Conor Gillaspie (T8th,.305), Jose Abreu (T8th,.305) and Adam Eaton (10th,.304) rank among AL leaders in average. According to STATS LLC, the last time two White Sox players fi nished in the Top 10 in the AL in average was 1993 when Frank Thomas (.317) was sixth and Lance Johnson (.311) was 10th. The last time three or more Sox finished among the AL leaders in average was 1960: Al Smith, (2nd,.315), Minnie Minoso (3rd,.311), Roy Sievers (6th,.295) and Nellie Fox (9th,.289). The last White Sox to fi nish in the Top 10 in average in the American League was Paul Konerko in 2010 (8th,.312). PAUL KONERKO S FAREWELL SEASON Paul Konerko is playing in his 18th and fi nal season, including 16 with the White Sox agreed to a one-year contract on 12/4/13. His 16-season tenure with the White Sox is the second-longest with a current team behind the Yankees Derek Jeter (20 seasons). Ranks among the franchise leaders in virtually every offensive category is the club leader in total bases and ranks second in home runs (Frank Thomas), RBI (Thomas) and games played (Luke Appling). The White Sox captain was part of the 2005 World Series championship team, was named the ALCS MVP and is a six-time All-Star. WHITE SOX VS. YANKEES New York leads the season series, 3-2 the teams split a four-game series at U.S. Cellular Field on 5/22-25, with the White Sox winning the fi rst two and the Yankees the fi nal two. The Sox have lost six straight games at new Yankee Stadium, including a three-game sweep from 9/2-4/13. Chicago is hitting.287 (49-171) with three homerss, a 3.55 ERA (18 ER/45.2 IP) and have been outscored, The White Sox trail in the all-time series, 813-1,045 they are at home (50-53 at U.S. Cellular Field) and on the road (5-13 at new Yankee Stadium). SMOOTH SALE-ING LHP Chris Sale ranks second in the American League in ERA (2.12), winning percentage (.769) and WHIP (0.92), third in strikeouts per 9.0 IP (10.46) and opponents OPS (.547), fourth in opponents average (.202) and eighth in strikeouts (158). Sale is attempting to become the first Sox pitcher to lead the AL in ERA since Joel Horlen in 1967 (2.08) his 2.12 ERA would be the lowest by a Sox starter since Wilbur Wood (1.91) in Sale has struck out 12-plus batters a franchise-record nine times and has fanned 10 or more 16 times, second-most in franchise history behind Ed Walsh (17) his 158 strikeouts are a franchise record through 20 starts of a season. ANDERSON BACK IN ACTION SS Tim Anderson yesterday was returned from his rehab assignment with the AZL White Sox, reinstated from the disabled list (fractured right wrist) and promoted to Class AA Birmingham. Anderson, 21, went 3-3 with a double last night in his first game with the Barons he was Chicago s fi rst-round pick in He is hitting.301 (92-306) with 19 doubles, seven triples, eight homers, 33 RBI and 51 runs scored over 75 games in TEST VS. THE BEST The White Sox are in a stretch where they play 22 straight games vs. teams above.500 to end August (4-9 so far). Chicago is this season vs. teams with winning records and vs. teams below the.500 mark. TURN TWO The White Sox have turned a major-league leading 133 doubles plays this season, including 36 in the last 30 games. Alexei Ramirez has been involved in 95 doubles plays this season, most among major-league shortstops. ONES THAT GOT AWAY The White Sox have lost 33 games this season after holding a lead, the fourth-highest total in the major leagues behind Texas (39), Arizona (35) and Toronto (34). The Sox have suffered 12 losses this season after holding a lead of two or more runs in the sixth inning or later, including three when they led by four-plus runs in the eighth. QUALITY AND QUANTITY The White Sox have made 1,036 quality starts since 2003, third-most in MLB behind the Mets (1,043) and Angels (1,037). The Sox are tied for seventh in the AL in 2014 with 66 QS Jose Quintana is tied for ninth in the AL with 17 quality starts. DOUBLE DIP WITH DETROIT The White Sox vs. Tigers rainout on 6/10 will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on 8/30 Game 1 will start at 12:10 p.m. CT (CSN+) and Game 2 at 6:10 p.m. (WGN-TV). MILESTONES WITHIN REACH Alejandro De Aza: Two hits for 500 career. Adam Dunn: Three homers to tie Jose Canseco (462) for 34th all-time two walks to tie Ken Griffey Jr. (1,312) for 42nd all-time 29 games for 2,000 career. Paul Konerko: One home run to tie Jason Giambi (440) for 41st place on the all-time list. Alexei Ramirez: Five home runs for 100, nine runs scored for 500 and 15 doubles for 200 career. WHITE SOX 2014 BREAKDOWN Sox After 128/129 in /54-75 Current Streak...Lost 4 Trip Last Homestand Last 10 Games Series Record Series First Game First/Second Half /14-18 Home/Road /28-37 Day/Night /42-41 Opp. Above/At-Below /25-35 vs. RHS/LHS /17-17 vs. AL East vs. AL Central vs. AL West Interleague Comeback W s/l s After Leading...26/33 Extra innings One-run/two-run games /10-15 Ahead after 6/7/ /47-9/51-7 Trailing after 6/7/ /4-52/3-57 Tied after 6/7/ /8-8/5-5 Sox/opp. quality start /20-40 Sox/opp. score fi rst /20-46 Sox/opp. score /16-62 Sox/opp. score 3 or less /43-7 Average time of game...3:08 UPCOMING PROBABLES AT NEW YORK YANKEES Saturday: 12:05 p.m. CT, WGN RHP Hiroki Kuroda (8-8, 3.97) vs. RHP Scott Carroll (5-7, 4.99) Sunday: 12:05 p.m. CT, CSN LHP Chris Capuano (1-3, 4.35) vs. LHP Chris Sale (10-3, 2.12) VS. CLEVELAND INDIANS Tuesday: 7:10 p.m. CT, CSN+ LHP TJ House (2-3, 3.80) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (6-10, 3.25) Wednesday: 7:10 p.m. CT, WCIU RHP Corey Kluber (13-7, 2.46) vs. RHP Hector Noesi (7-8, 4.39) Thursday: 7:10 p.m. CT, CSN RHP Carlos Carrasco (5-4, 3.14) vs. LHP John Danks (9-8, 4.96) All games carried live on WSCR 670 AM and 97.5 FM ESPN Deportes WHITE SOX VS. YANKEES (2-3) Date H/R Result WP LP 5/22 H W, 3-2 Sale Phelps 5/23 H W, 6-5 Webb Robertson 5/24 H L, 3-4 (10) Betances Putnam 5/25 H L, 1-7 Tanaka Rienzo 8/22 R L, 3-4 Robertson Webb 8/23 R 12:05 p.m. CT 8/24 R 12:05 p.m. CT WHITE SOX ON TRIP (0-1) at NYY Average (11-34) Home Runs...1 Runs Scored/Allowed...3/4 ERA (4 ER/8.2 IP) Quality Starts...0 MLB LEADERS, Club HR Nelson Cruz, BAL 34 Jose Abreu, SOX 33 Giancarlo Stanton, MIA 32, Club RBI Jose Abreu, SOX 93 David Ortiz, BOS 93 Giancarlo Stanton, MIA 92 Mike Trout, LAA 90, Club SLG Jose Abreu, SOX.600 Edwin Encarnacion, TOR.573 Giancarlo Stanton, MIA.565 WHITE SOX FRANCHISE LEADERS TB Paul Konerko 4,007 Frank Thomas 3,949 Luke Appling 3,528 HR Frank Thomas 448 Paul Konerko 432 Harold Baines 221 RBI Frank Thomas 1,465 Paul Konerko 1,383 Luke Appling 1,116 World Champions: 1906, 1917, 2005 AL Champions: 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 AL West Champions: 1983, 1993 AL Central Champions: 2000, 2005, 2008

2 #67 WHITE SOX STARTING PITCHER SCOTT CARROLL RHP Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Age: 29 (September 24, 1984) Born: Kansas City, Mo. Resides: Liberty, Mo. Signed Through: 2014 vs. Opp. vs. Opp. vs. Opp. Pitcher Career Career RHP Scott Carroll 5-7, , , , 4.50 RHP Hiroki Kuroda 8-8, , , , , , 3.43 CARROLL AT A GLANCE The 29-year-old right-hander makes his 15th major league start and ninth on the road had his contract purchased from Class AAA Charlotte on 4/27. With his one-hitter on 7/7 at Boston, is the fi rst White Sox pitcher to throw at least 6.0 scoreless IP while allowing one hit or less within his fi rst eight career starts since Hector Santiago on 10/1/12 at Cleveland. Became just the third pitcher in White Sox history to allow one earned run or less in each of his fi rst two career appearances (Kip Wells in 1999 and Fred Klages in 1966). Was named International League Pitcher of the Week for the period of 4/7-13 went 3-0 in his fi rst three starts of the season at Charlotte, allowing two unearned runs over 19.0 IP. Went 3-1 with a 1.57 ERA (4 ER/23.0 IP) and a.228 (18-79) opponents average over four starts with the Knights this season held righties to a.185 average (5-27). Was signed by the White Sox as a free agent on 7/12/12 was drafted by Cincinnati in the third round of the June 2007 First-Year Draft. Bio can be found on page 300 of the White Sox media guide. LAST START Earned the win on 8/17 vs. Toronto, allowing fi ve runs on eight hits over 5.2 IP walked three and struck out two it was his fi rst win since 7/12 at Cleveland. Surrendered a two-run homer to Edwin Encarnacion that scored Anthony Reyes in a three-run fi fth inning for the Blue Jays Juan Francisco doubled in the sixth, going on to score on a Dioner Navarro single given up by Daniel Webb. Departed with the White Sox leading, 6-4 threw 86 pitches (58 strikes). DECISIVE IN NATURE Recorded no decisions in back-to-back starts from 7/27-8/2 for the fi rst time this season following a string of four consecutive decisions. Owns a 3.13 ERA (11 ER/31.2 IP) in his fi ve appearances (four starts) in which he has earned a win has not allowed a home run in any of his wins. IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL Owns a 3.00 ERA (13 ER/39.0 IP) in starts where he s pitched 6.0 or more IP has given up just one home run in that span. Is 1-1 with a 0.48 ERA (1 ER/18.2 IP) when going at least 6.0 IP on the road (three starts). WHAT A RELIEF Has made six relief appearances for the White Sox this season went 1-0 with a 1.83 ERA (4 ER/19.2 IP) during those outings. His 1.83 ERA leads all White Sox relievers with at least 2.0 IP. Went at least 3.0 IP in his last fi ve appearances, the longest such streak by a Sox reliever since Donn Pall (7/19-8/9/92). AGE IS JUST A NUMBER Made his major-league debut at the age of 29, becoming the oldest White Sox to make his debut as a starting pitcher since Ernesto Escarrega (32 years) on 4/26/82-2 vs. Boston. The last Chicago player to make his major-league debut at the age of 29 or older was Tadahito Iguchi (30) on 4/5/05 vs. Cleveland. A STARTING DEBUT Is the 17th White Sox pitcher to make his major-league debut in a starting role since Became the fi rst Sox starter to earn the win in their major-league debut (4/27) as a starter since Lucas Harrell on 7/30/10 vs. Oakland. The previous 16 Chicago pitchers making their debuts as a starter were a combined 1-7 with a 7.70 ERA (67 ER/78.1 IP). Here is a breakdown of the last 16 major-league debuts by a White Sox starting pitcher prior to Carroll: Pitcher Date Opp. W/L IP H ER BB SO Erik Johnson, RHP 9/4/13 at NYY L Charlie Leesman, LHP 8/9/13 v.s Min. ND Andre Rienzo, RHP 7/30/13 at Cle. ND Pedro Hernandez, RHP 7/18/12 at Bos. L Lucas Harrell, RHP 7/30/10 vs. Oak. W Carlos Torres, RHP 7/22/09 vs. T.B. ND Clayton Richard, LHP 7/23/08 vs. Tex. ND John Danks, LHP 4/8/07 vs. Min. L Charlie Haeger, RHP 5/10/06 vs. LAA L Brandon McCarthy, RHP 5/22/05 at Cubs ND Arnie Munoz, LHP 6/19/04 at Mon. L Felix Diaz, RHP 5/13/04-2 vs. Bal. ND Neal Cotts, LHP 8/12/03 at Ana. ND Josh Stewart, LHP 4/6/03 vs. Det. ND Rocky Biddle, RHP 8/10/00 vs. Sea. L Jon Garland, RHP 7/4/00 vs. K.C. L SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Began the season on the disabled list with a right elbow injury made fi ve rehab starts with Advanced Rookie Bristol, going 0-0 with a 1.69 ERA (3 ER/16.0 IP). Was reinstated from the disabled list on 8/2 and assigned to Class AA Birmingham went 0-2 with a 4.32 ERA (12 ER/25.0 IP) over six starts with the Barons. Lefties batted.233 (10-43) during his time with Birmingham (righties hit.263, 15-57). Tossed 8.0 scoreless IP over his last two starts of season was removed from his last start after 3.0 IP with a strained right elbow on 8/30 vs. Montgomery. Missed the rest of the season after being placed on the disabled list on 8/31. CAREER MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS Has gone with a 3.95 ERA (281 ER/639.2 IP) and 385 strikeouts in 138 appearances (107 starts) over eight seasons between the Cincinnati and White Sox organizations is with a 3.77 ERA (242 ER/578.1 IP) as a starter. Struck out a career-high 85 batters with Class AAA Louisville in 2011 and tied a career high with seven wins (also in 2008). Was a non-roster invitee to his fi rst spring training with the Reds in Tossed 18.0 consecutive scoreless IP over three starts from 7/14-25/08, allowing just one run during that span (22.0 IP) was named Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the period of 7/14-20/ MAJOR-LEAGUE GAME LOGS (20 G/14 GS) Date Opp. W-L IP H R ER HR BB SO #P EXIT ERA 4/27 vs. TB W /3 at Cle. L /8 vs. Cubs L /13 at Oak. L /19 at K.C. ND /25 vs. NYY ND /27 vs. Cle. W /31 vs. S.D. ND /6 at LAA ND /13 vs. K.C. ND /21 at Min. ND /26 at Tor. L /1-2 vs. LAA L /7 at Bos. W /12 at Cle. W /22 vs. K.C. L /27 at Min. ND /2 vs. Min. ND /7 at Sea. L /17 vs. Tor. W Totals Career Totals Italics denotes relief appearance 2014 STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN Category W-L ERA G-GS IP H R ER HR BB SO Home Road Day Night Starter Reliever st Half nd Half May June July August Category AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB SO GDP OBP SLG Total vs. Left vs. Right CARROLL S GAME BESTS AS A STARTER 2014 Career SO 5 (7/7 at Bos., 6.2 IP) 5 (7/7/14 at Bos., 6.2 IP) Low Hits 1 (7/7 at Bos., 6.2 IP) 1 (7/7/14 at Bos., 6.2 IP) IP 7.1 (4/27 vs. T.B.) 7.1 (4/27/14 vs. T.B.) CG N/A N/A SHO N/A N/A Win Streak Two games (7/7-12/14) Two games (7/7-12/14) CARROLL VS. NEW YORK YANKEES AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP SLG Stephen Drew Jacoby Ellsbury Brett Gardner Chase Headley Derek Jeter Brian McCann Ichiro Suzuki HIROKI KURODA VS. WHITE SOX AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP SLG Alejandro De Aza Alexei Ramirez Adam Dunn Tyler Flowers Conor Gillaspie Paul Konerko Jordan Danks Avisail Garcia Dayan Viciedo VS. AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST Is 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA (10 ER/26.2 IP) over fi ve appearances (four starts) against the American League East this season. VS. NEW YORK YANKEES Did not factor in the decision in his only appearance against the Yankees this season on 5/25 at U.S. Cellular Field tossed 2.0 IP in relief, allowing one run on one hit and striking out two. TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTER LHP Chris Sale (10-3, 2.12) is scheduled to make his 21st start of the season, eighth on the road and second against New York-AL is 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA (9 ER/51.2 IP) and 51 strikeouts on the road this season (six of the seven starts have been quality). Ranks among the AL leaders in ERA (2nd, 2.12), WHIP (2nd, 0.92), strikeouts per 9.0 IP (3rd, 10.46), opponents average (4th,.202), complete games (T5th, 2) and strikeouts (158). Suffered the loss in his last start on 8/18 vs. Baltimore, allowing three runs on eight hits over 6.0 IP struck out eight and walked two. Is 3-0 with a 0.85 ERA (3 ER/31.2 IP) lifetime vs. the Yankees and 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA (2 ER/8.0 IP) at Yankee Stadium earned the win in his last start vs. New York-AL (6.0 scoreless IP).

3 WHITE SOX BULLPEN NOTES TEAM BULLPEN NOTES Series: 0-1; 1 ER/3.2 IP Saves: (60.0) IR-IS: (32.6) 1st Batter: (.220) Season Highs: IP (8.0; 4/16 vs. Bos.) SO (8; 4/30 vs. Det.) Bullpen includes seven right-handers. Relievers own a 2.63 ERA (4 ER/13.2 IP) over their last six games on the road. On 8/5 Adam Dunn became the second White Sox position player to pitch this season (also, Leury Garcia on 4/16 vs. Boston) the last time the Sox used non-pitchers multiple times in a season was 1979 (Wayne Nordhagen on 5/27 vs. California and 6/4 vs. Milwaukee). Sox relievers tied a franchise record with 15 runs allowed on 8/3 (third time, also 1923 and 1936). The bullpen has surrendered 71 HR since 2013, the third-fewest in the American League. Last Game: L; 1 ER/3.2 IP Trip: 0-1; 1 ER/3.2 IP #54 RONALD BELISARIO, RHP Last Game: 0 ER/1.1 IP Trip: 0 ER/1.1 IP Scoreless Streak: 1 (1.1 IP) 2014 SV/HLD: 8 (6/24 at Bal.)/11 (8/2 vs. Min.) IR-IS: (50.0) 1st Batter Faced: (.267) Career High In Relief: IP (3.0; 2x; last 7/5/14 vs. Sea.) SO (5; 2x, last 9/21/12 at Cin.) Last Relief Outing: 8/22 at New York-AL (1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO) AL Relief Leaders: 4th-GB % (62.3); T6th-Opp. GIDP (8). Tossed 1.1 scoreless IP last night has allowed just one run over his last three outings (4.0 IP). Pitcher Retired the fi rst fi ve batters he faced before allowing a single to J.J. Hardy in the eighth inning on 8/18. Ranks second among Sox relievers in games (51). Owns a 1.04 ERA (2 ER/17.1 IP) when going at least 2.0 IP this season. Has made 29 scoreless appearances this season. Righties are hitting.216 ( ) with 12 home runs in his career. #39 MAIKEL CLETO (CLAY-toe), RHP Last Game: DNP Scoreless Streak: 2 (2.1 IP) 2014 Holds: 4 (last, 4/16 vs. Boston) IR-IS: 13-6 (46.2) 1st Batter Faced: 1-14 (.071) Career High In Relief: IP (2.1; 2x, last 6/5/13 vs. Arz.) SO (5; 6/5/13 vs. Arz.) Last Relief Outing: 8/18 vs. Baltimore (1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO) Made his second straight scoreless appearance on 8/18 (1.1 IP) it was the fi rst time he tossed consecutive scoreless outings since 4/2-13 (six games). Tossed 1.0 scoreless IP on 8/15 vs. Toronto it was his fi rst scoreless outing since 5/7 vs. the Cubs (1.0 IP). Surrendered a two-run home run to Kyle Seager on 8/7 allowed a home run in three straight appearances from 5/8-8/7. Has made 10 scoreless appearances with the White Sox (seven have been hitless). Is holding opponents to a.200 average (15-75) at the major-league level lefthanders are 6-33 (.182) and righties are 9-42 (.214). #41 JAVY GUERRA, RHP Last Game: DNP Scoreless Streak: 4 (4.1 IP) 2014 Holds: 5 (last, 7/31 at Detroit) IR-IS: (46.2) 1st Batter Faced: 9-28 (.321) Career High In Relief: IP (2.2; 8/1/12 vs. Arz.) SO (4; 7/31/14 at Det.) Last Relief Outing: 8/15 vs. Toronto (2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO) Was reinstated from the Bereavement List prior to today's game takes the roster spot of Eric Surkamp, who was optioned to Class AAA Charlotte last night. Tossed 2.0 scoreless IP in his last appearance on 8/15 vs. Toronto 11 of his last 12 outings have been scoreless. Owns a 4.2 scoreless IP streak in his last fi ve outings on the road. Has a 1.13 ERA (2 ER/16.0 IP) over nine outings when tossing more than 1.0 IP. Has made 24 scoreless appearances this season. Is limiting lefties to a.190 average (12-63) this season opponents are 7-42 (.167) with RISP, 3-23 (.130) with RISP/two outs and 1-7 (.143) with the bases loaded. #27 MATT LINDSTROM, RHP Last Game: DNP Scoreless Streak: None 2014 Saves: 6-9 (66.7) IR-IS: 4-3 (75.0) 1st Batter Faced: 5-17 (.294) Career High In Relief: IP (2.1; 2x, last 4/5/13 vs. Sea.) SO (4; 8/18/13 at Min.) Last Relief Outing: 8/18 vs. Baltimore (0.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 1 HR) Failed to record an out for the second time this season on 8/18 has allowed six runs in three outings (2.0 IP) since being activated from the disabled list on 8/12. Allowed season highs in runs (3) and hits (4) on 8/16. Tossed a eighth inning on 8/13 at San Francisco, his fi rst appearance since 5/19. Owns a 1.80 ERA (2 ER/10.0 IP) in save situations this season, compared to a 9.00 ERA (11 ER/11.0 IP) in nonsave chances. AL Rankings in 2014 Walks 1st 190 1st Batter AVG 6th.220 Wins T7th 18 Holds T8th 58 IP 12th Saves T12th 27 Opp. AVG 13th.259 IR Scored Pct. 13th 32.6 ERA 13th 4.44 Save Pct. 14th 60.0 Strikeouts 15th 297 Best GB% Since 2009 (MLB Relievers) GB Pct. Jonny Venters 68.6 Brad Ziegler 66.9 Randy Choate 63.6 Ronald Belisario 61.7 Jeremy Affeldt 61.5 Lowest Road ERA By MLB Reliever Since 2011 Pitcher ERA Eric O Flaherty 1.04 Matt Lindstrom 1.36 Casey Janssen 1.59 Koji Uehara 1.60 Darren O Day 1.64 Owns a 2.39 career ERA (51 ER/191.2 IP) in 217 career road games, compared to a 4.79 mark (115 ER/216.0 IP) at home (239 outings). #57 ZACH PUTNAM, RHP Last Game: 0 ER/1.2 IP Trip: 0 ER/1.2 IP Scoreless Streak: 5 (6.0 IP) 2014 SV/HLD: 3 (7/19 vs. Hou.)/13 (7/17 vs. Tor.) IR-IS: 24-2 (8.3) 1st Batter Faced: 4-34 (.118) Career High In Relief: IP (2.2; 4/25/14 vs. T.B..) SO (4; 4/22/14 at Det.) Last Relief Outing: 8/22 at New York-AL (1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO) AL Relief Leaders: 2nd-AVG/1st Batter (.118); 3rd- IRS % (8.3). Tossed 1.2 scoreless IP last night, extending his scoreless appearance streak to five (6.0 IP) hasn t allowed an earned run since 7/12 at Cleveland owns a 1.00 ERA (1 ER/10.2 IP) over his last 10 games. Recorded his team-high 13th hold of the season on 8/17, tossing 1.0 scoreless IP. Has made 27 scoreless appearances this season (37 appearances overall). Is 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA (5 ER/22.1 IP) over 18 games on the road and 1-2 with a 2.21 ERA (5 ER/20.1 IP) over 19 games at home. Opponents are (.215) this season righties are hitting.181 (13-72) and lefties are at.247 (19-77). #40 DANIEL WEBB, RHP Last Game: L; 1 ER/0.2 IP Trip: 0-1; 1 ER/0.2 IP Scoreless Streak: None 2014 Holds: 4 (last, 8/17 vs. Toronto) IR-IS: (34.4) 1st Batter Faced: (.250) Career High In Relief: IP (3.0; 4/16/14 vs. Bos.) SO (5; 7/1-1/14 vs. LAA) Last Relief Outing: 8/22 at New York-AL (L, 5-4; 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 IBB, 0 SO) AL Relief Leaders: T6th-Wins (5); T6th-Opp. GIDP (8). Suffered his fourth loss of the season last night surrendered a game-ending RBI single to Martin Prado in ninth inning owns a 2.00 ERA (2 ER/9.0 IP) over his last nine appearances on the road. Retired six straight batters after allowing a solo homer to Nick Hundley to begin the eighth inning on 8/19 is 1-0 with a 2.04 ERA (4 ER/17.2) when going at least 2.0 IP this season (eight outings). Is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA (3 ER/13.0 IP) and 10 strikeouts with no rest in Twenty-nine of his 46 appearances this season have been scoreless. Left-handers are (.227) this season and (.233) in his career. Opponents are (.198) with 45 strikeouts with two strikes in WHITE SOX PITCHERS VS. NEW YORK YANKEES 2014 CAREER Pitcher ERA W L S IP ER SO ERA W L S IP ER SO Belisario Carroll Cleto Danks Lindstrom Noesi Petricka Putnam Quintana Sale Surkamp Webb TOTALS WHITE SOX PITCHING BREAKDOWN W-L ERA GS-QS Pct. CG SHO SV-OPP IP H R ER BB SO AVG Starters Relievers LAST 10 REVIEWS/CHALLENGES (61 OVERALL) Play Inn. Umpires Ruling Time 8/2 vs. Min. Eaton out at 2B 8th G. Cederstrom/M. Ripperger Confirmed 1:52 8/3 vs. Min. Beckham foul ball 8th G. Cederstrom/K. Danley Overturned 2:31 8/4 vs. Tex. Flowers triple 3rd J. Meals/J Baker Confi rmed 1:05 8/12 at S.F. Danks out a HP 10th F. Culbreth/J. Reynolds Confi rmed 1:12 8/13 at S.F. Blanco out at HP 7th F. Culbreth/C. Segal Overturned 4:55 8/15 vs. Tor. Flowers foul tip SO 2nd T. Welke/T. Timmons Stands 3:00 8/17 vs. Tor. Reyes out at HP 1st T. Welke/C. Fagan Overturned 2:42 8/17 vs. Tor. A. Garcia out at 3B 8th T. Welke/T. Tichenor Confirmed 1:13 8/18 vs. Bal. Pearce out at HP 5th T. Hallion/H. Gibson Confi rmed 1:07 8/22 at NYY Gillaspie out at HP 6th M. Muchlinski/M. Winters Confi rmed Bold = challenged by White Sox manager Robin Ventura Italics = reviewed by umpire crew chief #52 JAKE PETRICKA (puh-tritch-kuh), RHP Last Game: DNP Scoreless Streak: 3 (3.0 IP) 2014 SV/HLD: 9 (8/17 vs. Tor.)/8 (7/19 vs. Hou.) IR-IS: (41.9) 1st Batter Faced: 9-46 (.196) Career High In Relief: IP (3.0; 4/19/14 at Tex.) SO (3; 4/11/14 vs. Cle.) Last Relief Outing: 8/20 vs. Baltimore (1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO) AL Relief Leaders: 2nd-GB % (64.8); T4th-Opp. GIDP (9); T5th-IP (61.2). Tossed a scoreless ninth inning on 8/20 vs. Baltimore owns a 0.68 ERA (1 ER/13.1 IP) over his last 13 games at U.S. Cellular Field. Owns a 1.88 ERA (5 ER/24.0 IP) over his last 23 outings (20 of the outings have been scoreless). Has allowed three runs over 12.1 IP in 12 save opportunities this season (9-12). Owns a 1.64 mark (6 ER/33.0 IP) at home and 2.83 ERA (9 ER/28.2 IP) on road. Forty-three of his 53 appearances this season have been scoreless and 25 have been hitless, including fi ve straight from 4/29-5/7. Is holding opponents to a.235 mark (52-221) in 2014 (righties are hitting.200) opponents are 0-11 with the bases loaded.

4 WHITE SOX HITTERS NOTES TEAM HITTING NOTES Road:.257 (580-2,256), 69 HR, 273 R Series:.324 (11-34), 1 HR, 3 R Trip:.324 (11-34), 1 HR, 3 R Chicago is (.208) with fi ve home runs and 16 Sox AL Rankings in 2014 runs scored over the last fi ve games (3.2 R/G). The Sox are hitting.276 ( ) with 21 homers Slugging Pct. 5th.403 and 89 runs scored in the last 21 road games. Home Runs T5th 123 Chicago has hit 16 homers in the last 21 games (only Average 6th.257 OPS 6th.718 multihomer effort during span came on 7/29 at DET). Runs Scored T7th 541 The White Sox have scored 10-plus runs fi ve times Runs/Game 8th 4.23 and been shutout seven times this season. On-Base Pct. T10th.314 #79 JOSE ABREU, 1B, R-R Last Game: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R Trip: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R Current Streak: 3 (.400, 4-10) MultiHR Games: 4 (6/27/14 at Tor.) GS: 1 (4/26/14 vs. T.B.) 2014 High Streak: 21 (7/6-8/1) Career High: H (3; 7x, 7/13/14 at Cle.) HR (2; 4x, 6/27/14 at Tor.) RBI (6; 4/25/14 vs. T.B.) AL Leaders: 1st-SLG (.600); 1st-OPS (.962); T1st-RBI (93); T1st-AB/RBI (4.73); 2nd-HR (33); 2nd-XBH (63); 2nd-TB (264); 3rd-AB/HR (13.33); T8th-AVG (.305); T11th-2B (29). Hit a three-run homer in the fi rst last night leads the major leagues with 14 three-plus RBI efforts this season. Has won the following AL monthly honors: April, April Rookie, June Rookie, July and July Rookie. Is the fi rst rookie to win multiple of the Month awards and fourth rookie to earn three-plus rookie honors. Sox All-Time AL Leaders Year HR Bill Melton Dick Allen Dick Allen Year RBI Dick Allen Is hitting.367 (55-150) with six home runs and 24 RBI in his last 39 games (hit in 33) has hit safely in 51 of his last 58 contests overall (.347, ; 14 HR, 42 RBI). Average has improved from.260 to.305 since 6/14, a span of 60 games. Is on pace to hit 42 homers, which would be the second most by a rookie in baseball history his 33 homers are the most by a rookie since Ryan Braun in 2007 (34). His 21-game hitting streak (7/6-8/1) tied Frank Thomas and Roy Sievers for the 10thlongest in club history the streak was the third-longest by a White Sox rookie. Abreu and Hall-of-Famer Eddie Collins (21 and 22 in 1920) are the only White Sox in history to record two hitting streaks of 18-plus games in a season (Elias). Started 93 games at fi rst base (28 HR, 77 RBI) and 19 as the DH (5 HR, 16 RBI). His 11 fi rst-inning HR are tied with G. Stanton and Adam Jones for the MLB lead. Has fi ve games with 4+ RBI, tied with Mike Trout and Chris Carter for most in MLB. Attempting to become sixth Sox to win Rookie of the Year (media guide pg ). #20 JORDAN DANKS, OF, L-R Last Game: 1-4 Trip: 1-4 Current Streak: 1 (.250, 1-4) MultiHR Games: None GS: None Season-High Streak: 5 (8/13-18) Career High: H (3; 8/27/13 vs. Hou.) HR (1; 8x, 8/17/14 vs. Tor.) RBI (3; 8/17/14 vs. Tor.) Has started each of the last eight of the last nine games in center fi eld, going 9-30 (.300) with four RBI and two runs scored during that span. Connected on his second homer and collected a career-high three RBI on Sunday. Hit.276 (91-330) with 16 home runs and 56 RBI with Charlotte this season (88 G). Has appeared in 83 games in CF, 34 in RF and 24 in LF with Chicago since Joins his brother, John Danks, as the ninth set of brothers to be Sox teammates. #30 ALEJANDRO DE AZA, OF, L-R Last Game: 2-5, R Trip: 2-5, R Current Streak: 3 (.308, 4-13) MultiHR Games: 1 (3/31/14 vs. Min.) GS: 1 (5/24/12 vs. Min.) Season-High Streak: 6 (2x, 8/9-17) Career High: H (4; 7x, 8/26/13 vs. Hou.) HR (2; 3/31/14 vs. Min.) RBI (4; 2x, 5/24/12 vs. Min.) AL Leaders: T8th-3B (5). Is batting.355 (22-62) with fi ve doubles and two RBI over his last 17 games. Owns a.242 average (16-66) with three RBI as the leadoff hitter in 2014 (17 G). Is hitting.286 (26-91) in his last 25 games, down from.355 (38-107) in his previous 34 average has improved from.196 to.249 since 6/17, span of 50 games. Is batting.284 (86-303) vs. right-handers has committed just two errors in Has gone (.351) with two homers and four RBI lifetime at Yankee Stadium. #44 ADAM DUNN, 1B/DH, L-R Last Game: 0-3, BB Trip: 0-3, BB MultiHR Games: 36 (6/10/13 vs. Tor.) GS: 12 (6/9/12 vs. Hou.) Season-High Streak: 6 (6/4-12) Career High: H (4; 6x, 8/4/13 at Det.) HR (3; 7/7/10 vs. S.D.) RBI (6; 2x, 8/6/10 at LAD) AL Leaders: 5th-#P/PA (4.34); 7th-BB (64). Is 8-27 (.296) with two homers, fi ve RBI and three walks over the last eight games. Has eight hits over his last 46 at-bats (.174) is batting.215 (17-79) with fi ve homers, 13 RBI, eight runs scored and eight walks in his last 22 games (four multihit). Hit the White Sox fi rst ever homer into McCovery Cove on 8/13 at San Francisco. Made his fi rst pitching appearance on 9/5 vs. TEX in the ninth inning (1 ER/1.0 IP). Batting.243 with seven homers and 22 RBI in the No. 5 spot (.211/12/27 at No. 4). Ranks second among active players with 459 home runs and ranks 35th all-time, three behind Jose Canseco (34th) and seven behind Dave Winfi eld (33rd). #21 TYLER FLOWERS, C, R-R Last Game: 1-4 Trip: 1-4 MultiHR Games: None GS: None Season-High Streak: 5 (7/13-23) Career High: H (4; 4/3/14 vs. Min.) HR (2; 24x, 5/9/14 vs. Ari.) RBI (4; 8/28/11 at Sea.) AL Leaders (C): 2nd-GS (101); 4th-IC (882.2); T4th-CS (20). His nine home runs are one shy of his career 10 (2013). Is 2-24 (.083) over his last seven games and 5-40 (.125) in his last 12. Is batting.310 (27-87) with six doubles, one triple, three homers and 14 RBI in his last 27 games, raising his average from.218 to.238. Owns a.277 average (31-112) in the No. 8 spot and.256 mark (40-156) at No. 9. Has thrown out 29.4 percent (20-68) of attempted basestealers pitchers own a 4.12 ERA (404 ER/882.2 IC) when he is behind the plate. #26 AVISAIL GARCIA, OF, R-R Last Game: 0-4 Trip: 0-4 Current Streak: 1 (.333, 1-3) MultiHR Games: 1 (4/8/14 at Col.) GS: None Season-High Streak: 3 (8/16-18) Career High: H (4; 4/8/14 at Col.) HR (2; 4/8/14 at Col.) RBI (3; 6x, 8/21/14 vs. Bal.) Homered and matched his career high with three RBI on Wednesday vs. Baltimore the homer was his fi rst since recording a multihomer effort on 4/8 at Colorado. Has started in right fi eld in all six games since being reinstated from the 60-day DL on 8/16 is hitting.250 (5-20) with a homer and three RBI during that span. Suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder on 4/9 and underwent surgery on 4/15. Is hitting.314 (27-86) with RISP and.303 (69-228) in the second half lifetime. #28 LEURY GARCIA, INF, S-R Last Game: DNP MultiHR Games: NONE GS: NONE Season-High Streak: 2 (2x, 4/17-18) Career High: H (3; 2x, 9/11/13 vs. Det.) HR (N/A) RBI (2; 4/2/14 vs. Min.) Has made 11 starts at 2B, nine at 3B, seven in CF, one at SS and one in LF. Is (.152) since 5/1 (45 games) after batting.269 (7-26) in April (14 games). Entered 14 games as a pinch runner (three runs scored and six stolen bases). #12 CONOR GILLASPIE, INF, L-R Last Game: 0-2, BB, HBP Trip: 0-2, BB, HBP MultiHR Games: None GS: 1 (8/17/14 vs. Tor). Season-High Streak: 11 (3/31-4/13) Career High: H (4; 5/26/14 vs. Cle.) HR (1; 18x, 7/10/14 at Bos.) RBI (4; 2x, 8/17/14 vs. Tor.) AL Leaders: 8th-AVG (.305); 10th-RISP (.333); T11th-2B (29). His 29 doubles are the most by a Sox third baseman AL 3B Rankings In 2014 since Joe Crede (31) in 2006 on pace for 37 doubles. Hitting.295 (39-132) with 10 doubles, four homers and Average 2nd RBI in his last 38 games since 7/8 (10 multihit). Doubles 2nd 29 Hit his fi rst career grand slam and matched his career high with four RBI (second time) on 8/17 vs. Toronto. Hitting.335 (94-281) vs. RHP and.333 (28-84) w/risp. On-Base Pct. OPS 3rd 3rd Average has not fallen below.300 all season (low mark was.302 on 4/21). #14 PAUL KONERKO, 1B/DH, R-R Last Game: DNP Current Streak: 1 (.250, 1-4) MultiHR Games: 29 (5/2/11 vs. Bal.) GS: 10 (9/8/11 vs. Cle.) Season-High Streak: 6 (7/22-8/1) Career High: H (5; 3x, 5/8/11 at Sea.) HR (3; 7/7/09 vs. Cle.) RBI (7; 7/7/09 vs. Cle.) Is playing his fi nal MLB season (16th with Chicago). Konerko Among Sox Has hit safely in nine of his last 14 games (.293, 12-41) All-Time Leaders and 19 of his last 34 (.294, 25-85; 3 HR, 11 RBI). Has made 39 starts (25 at DH; 14 at fi rst base). Is hitting.280 (28-100) with four homers and 16 RBI vs. left-handers and.320 (8-25) as a pinch-hitter. Ranks 42nd all-time with 439 home runs, one behind Cleveland s Jason Giambi for 41st all-time. Category Total Bases Home Runs RBI Games Played Rank 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd No. 4, ,383 2,255 Batting.327 (64-196) with 12 homers and 36 RBI as a visitor vs. NYY (53 games). #17 ADRIAN NIETO, C, S-R Last Game: DNP MultiHR Games: None GS: None Season-High Streak: 5 (7/6-27) Career High: H (3; 2x, 5/18/14 at Hou.) HR (1; 7/27/14 at Min.) RBI (2; 5/18/14 at Hou.) Is 9-31 (.290) with two doubles, one homer and three RBI over his last 12 games. Has made 27 starts has thrown out 15.0 percent (3-20) of attempted basestealers Sox pitchers own a 5.51 ERA (156 ER/254.2 IP) when he is behind the plate. Is the fi rst Rule 5 catcher to go from Class A to MLB since Jesus Flores in #10 ALEXEI RAMIREZ, SS, R-R Last Game: 2-4 Trip: 2-4 Current Streak: 2 (.500, 4-8) MultiHR Games: 1 (4/12/11 vs. Oak.) GS: 6 (5/9/14 vs. Ari.) Season-High Streak: 17 (3/31-4/18) Career High: H (4; 13x, 5/8/14 vs. Cubs) HR (2; 4/12/11 vs. Oak.) RBI (5; 3x, 5/22/11 vs. LAD) AL Leaders: T2nd-Games (127); 3rd-Inn. (1,110.1). AL SS Rankings In 2014 Is batting.310 (39-126) with three homers and 15 RBI over his last 31 games (15 multihit; hit safely in 24). Home Runs 1st 11 Leads all American League shortstops with a.982 RBI 1st 58 fi elding percentage (10 E/564 TC) has committed just Average 2nd.286 one error in his last 43 games (187 TC). Is hitting.323 (80-248) at U.S. Cellular Field, the Slugging Pct. 2nd.413 eighth-best home mark in the AL owns a.250 mark (62-248) on the road. Batting.353 (24-68) with three homers and 12 RBI in his last 17 games vs. NYY. Is the fi rst White Sox SS to make an All-Star Team since Ozzie Guillen in #77 CARLOS SANCHEZ, INF, S-R Last Game: 3-4, R Trip: 3-4, R Current Streak: 1 (.750, 3-4) MultiHR Games: None GS: None Season-High Streak: 1 (8/22-) Career High: H (3; 8/22/14 at NYY) HR (N/A) RBI (N/A) Collected his fi rst hit in the fi rst inning last night became fi rst Sox to have a three-hit effort within his fi rst two career games since Brian Simmons and Craig Wilson in Was recalled from Class AAA Charlotte prior to last night s game (second stint). Hit.293 ( ) with 19 doubles, six triples, seven homers, 57 RBI and 16 steals in 110 games with the Knights this season (64 games at 2B, 44 at SS and two at 3B). Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 3 Prospect, Best Hitter for Average and Best Defensive Infi elder in the White Sox system. #24 DAYAN VICIEDO, OF, R-R Last Game: DNP MultiHR Games: 1 (7/9/13 at Det.) GS: 2 (8/21/13 at K.C.) Season-High Streak: 9 (4/19-27) Career High: H (4; 3x, 7/25/14 at Min.) HR (2; 7/9/13 at Det.) RBI (5; 2x, 10/1/12 vs. Cle.) Batting.227 (10-44) with four homers and nine RBI over his last 12 games. Is hitting.178 (21-118) in his last 31 games since 7/8 (three multihit efforts). Has made 79 starts in right fi eld and 32 in left in 2014 (committed seven errors). His 27 walks are the second-most of his career (28 in 2012). Ranks third among American League outfi elders since 2012 with 30 assists. WHITE SOX HITTERS VS. NEW YORK YANKEES 2014 CAREER AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI Abreu Danks De Aza Dunn Flowers A. Garcia L. Garcia Gillaspie Konerko Nieto Ramirez Sanchez Viciedo TOTALS

5 2014 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS WHITE SOX Runs, Game...16, 4/20 at Tex. Runs, Inning...7, 4x, last 7/29 at Det. (7th) Hits, Game...19, 4/8 at Col. Hits, Inning...9, 5/9 vs. Arz. (4th) Consecutive Hits, Inning... 6, 8/15 vs. Tor. (5th) Doubles... 6, 2x, last 7/31 at Det. Triples...2, 2x, last 6/21 at Min. Home Runs... 6, 4/8 at Col. Extra-Base Hits...9, 4/20 at Tex. Stolen Bases...3, 7/10 at Bos. Left On Base...13, 6/15 vs. K.C. Errors... 4, 6/26 at Tor. Strikeouts... 16, 7/10 vs Bos. Walks... 9, 4/11 vs. Cle. Double Plays (Hit Into)... 3, 7x, last 8/22 at NYY OPPONENTS Runs, Game...16, 2x, last 8/5 vs. Tex. Runs, Inning... 9, 8/3 vs. Min. (8th) Hits, Game...23, 8/3 vs. Min. Hits, Inning... 9, 8/3 vs. Min. (8th) Consecutive Hits, Inning...5, 3x, last 8/3 vs. Min. (8th) Doubles...7, 4/22 at Det. Triples... 2, 5/8 vs. Cubs Home Runs... 5, 8/5 vs. Tex. Extra-Base Hits... 8, 3x, last 8/5 at Tex. Stolen Bases... 4, 2x, last 8/3 vs. Min. Left On Base... 16, 4/16 vs. Bos. Errors... 4, 4/27 vs. T.B. Strikeouts... 14, twice, last 7/18 vs. Hou. Walks... 15, 4/16 vs. Bos. Double Plays (Hit Into)... 4, 5x, last 8/2 vs. Min. INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest Hitting Streak...21, Abreu, 7/6-8/1 Runs... 3, 6x, last Ramirez, 8/15 vs. Tor. Hits...4, 14x, last Eaton, 8/2 vs. Min. Doubles...3, twice, last Eaton, 8/2 vs. Min. Triples...1, 25x, last Gillaspie, 8/12 at S.F. Home Runs... 2, 6x, last Abreu, 6/27 vs. Tor. Consecutive Games w/hr...3, 3x, last Viciedo, 8/6-8 Runs Batted In... 6, Abreu, 4/25 vs. T.B. Stolen Bases...2, 3x, last Ramirez, 7/22 vs. K.C. Strikeouts...4, 5x, last Abreu, 6/7 at LAA Walks... 3, 4x, last Dunn, 7/6 vs. Sea. INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Innings Pitched, Starter...9.0, 2x, last Sale, 7/4 vs. Sea. Innings Pitched, Reliever...4.1, Carroll, 6/6 at LAA Strikeouts... 12, 3x, last Sale, 8/12 at S.F. Walks... 7, last Noesi, 7/1 vs. LAA Fewest Hits Allowed, Complete Game... 2, Sale, 6/1 vs. S.D. Consecutive Scoreless IP, Starter , Quintana, 6/24-7/10 Consecutive Scoreless IP, Reliever , Petricka, 6/22-7/6 Consecutive Scoreless Relief Appearances , twice, last Petricka, 5/11-6/3 Consecutive Saves Converted...6, Petricka, 6/27-8/1 Consecutive Hitters Retired...15, twice, last Putnam, 4/28-5/9 Consecutive Hitters Retired, Starter... 14, Quintana, 5/5 at Cubs Longest Winning Streak, Starter...5, twice, last Sale, 6/18-7/26 Longest Losing Streak...5, Rienzo, 5/25-current TEAM MISCELLANEOUS Most Games Over , twice, last 4/15 Most Games Under , 8/22 Largest Division Lead... N/A Largest Division Defi cit , 8/22 Longest Winning Streak...4, 5/4-7 Longest Losing Streak...5, 6/19-23 Longest Home Winning Streak...3, 3x, last 7/6-19 Longest Road Winning Streak...5, 6/27-7/8 Longest Home Losing Streak...4, 6/12-15 Longest Road Losing Streak...8, 6/6-23 Longest Game, Innings...14, 2x, last 7/5 vs. Sea. Longest Game, Time... 5:17, 4/16 vs. Bos. Longest 9-Inning Game... 4:07, 5/8 vs. Cubs Shortest Game, Time...2:08, 6/1 vs. S.D. Shortest 9-Inning Game...2:08, 6/1 vs. S.D. Largest Margin of Victory...14, 4/20 at Tex. Largest Margin of Defeat... 16, 8/5 vs. Tex. Largest Defi cit Overcome... 5, 5/19 at K.C. Largest Lead Surrendered...5, 6/7 at LAA Fewest Hits, Game... 2, 7/6 vs. Sea. Fewest Hits Allowed, Game... 2, 4x, last 7/7 at Bos. ATTENDANCE Largest Home Crowd...39,142, 5/25 vs. NYY Smallest Home Crowd... 10,625, 4/2 vs. Min. Largest Home Attendance, Three-Game Series... 83,243, 7/20-22 vs. Hou. Largest Home Attendance, Four-Game Series ,323, 5/22-25 vs. NYY. SERIES RECORD Two-Game Series Three-Game Series Four-Game Series First Game Second Game Third Game Fourth Game NUMBER OF DAYS IN First Place... 5 Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Fifth Place GAME-ENDING HOME RUNS (Career No.) Alexei Ramirez (2)... 4/13 vs. Cle. Jose Abreu (1)...4/25 vs. T.B. Adam Dunn (10)...5/23 vs. NYY GRAND SLAMS (Career No.) Marcus Semien (1)...4/23 at Det. Jose Abreu (1)...4/25 vs. T.B. Alexei Ramirez (6)...5/9 vs. Arz. Conor Gillaspie (1)... 8/17 vs.tor. MULTIHOMER GAMES (Career No.) Alejandro De Aza (1)... 3/31 vs. Min. Jose Abreu (1)... 4/8 at Col. Avisail Garcia (1)... 4/8 at Col. Jose Abreu (2)... 4/10 vs. Cle. Jose Abreu (3)...4/25 vs. T.B. Jose Abreu (4)...6/27 at Tor. BACK-TO-BACK HOME RUNS Date/Opp (Inn.) A. Garcia/Ramirez 4/8 at Col. (8th) Abreu/Dunn 7/29 at Det. (7th) PINCH-HIT HOME RUNS (Career No.) Date/Opp (Inn.) Gillaspie (2) 7/10 at Bos. (9th) LEADOFF HOME RUNS (Career No.) Gordon Beckham (2)...5/14 at Oak. GAME-ENDING PLAYS (NON-HR) (hit/play) Date/Opp (Inn.) L. Garcia (wild pitch)...4/2 vs. Min. (9th) Semien (E6)... 4/15 vs. Bos. (9th) Sierra (single)... 5/28 vs. Cle. (9th) L. Garcia (single)...7/2 vs. LAA (9th) WHITE SOX STARTS BY POSITION Pitcher (9) Danks (26), Quintana (26), Noesi (21), Sale (20), Carroll (14), Rienzo (11), Johnson (5), Paulino (4), Leesman (1) Catcher (2) Flowers (101), Nieto (27) First Base (3) Abreu (93), Dunn (21), Konerko (14) Second Base (4) Beckham (100), Semien (16), L. Garcia (11), Sanchez (1) Third Base (3) Gillaspie (96), Semien (23), L. Garcia (9) Shortstop (3) Ramirez (126), L. Garcia (1), Sanchez (1) Left Field (5) De Aza (91), Viciedo (32), Dunn (3), Danks (1), L. Garcia (1) Center Field (4) Eaton (92), Danks (16), De Aza (12), L. Garcia (8) Right Field (6) Viciedo (79), Sierra (31), A. Garcia (14), Dunn (2), Danks (1), De Aza (1) DH (5) Dunn (71), Konerko (25), Abreu (19), Semien (2), Viciedo (1) WHITE SOX STARTS BY ORDER 1st (7) Eaton (94), De Aza (16), Beckham (6), L. Garcia (4), Danks (3), Semien (3), Ramirez (2) 2nd (7) Beckham (66), Semien (25), Ramirez (24), Gillaspie (5), De Aza (3), L. Garcia (3), Sanchez (2) 3rd (4) Abreu (81), Gillaspie (43), Viciedo (3), Ramirez (1) 4th (6) Dunn (55), Viciedo (37), Abreu (31), A. Garcia (2), Gillaspie (2), Konerko (1) 5th (6) Dunn (42), Viciedo (34), Ramirez (32), Konerko (10), A. Garcia (7), Gillaspie (3) 6th (8) Ramirez (46), Gillaspie (38), Konerko (20), Viciedo (14), De Aza (4), A. Garcia (4), Beckham (1), Sierra (1) 7th (11) De Aza (33), Viciedo (24), Flowers (21), Beckham (12), Ramirez (12), Konerko (8), Sierra (7), Gillaspie (5), Semien (3), Danks (2), A. Garcia (1) 8th (9) De Aza (46), Flowers (34), Sierra (15), Ramirez (9), Danks (8), Beckham (5), Semien (5), Nieto (4), L. Garcia (2) 9th (14) Flowers (46), Nieto (23), L. Garcia (19), Beckham (10), Pitchers (10), Sierra (8), Danks (5), Semien (5), De Aza (2) RUNS SCORED BY INNING Inn Sox Opp 1st nd rd th th th th th th Extras 6 7 Totals STATS BY POSITION Pos. HR RBI C B B B 7 54 SS LF 9 37 CF 3 44 RF DH P 0 0 Totals THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHITE SOX PLAYERS Perfect game... Philip Humber, April 21, 2012 at Seattle (W, 4-0) No-hitter... Philip Humber, April 21, 2012 at Seattle (W, 4-0) Complete game, one-hitter...chris Sale, May 12, 2013 vs. Los Angeles-AL (W, 3-0) 15 or more strikeouts, one game...chris Sale, May 28, 2012 at Tampa Bay (15) Four strikeouts, one inning...wilson Alvarez, July 21, 1997 at Detroit (7th inning) 10-plus innings pitched... Alex Fernandez, October 1, 1995 vs. Minnesota (10.0 IP) Consecutive shutouts...jack McDowell (9.0 IP), July 1, 1994 vs. Milwaukee (W, 8-0); Alex Fernandez (9.0 IP), July 2, 1994 vs. Milwaukee (W, 5-0) Consecutive shutouts, same pitcher...jon Garland, April 25-May 1, 2005 Two consecutive complete games, same pitcher...jake Peavy, April 23-28, 2012 Three consecutive complete games, same pitcher...bartolo Colon, September 2-13, 2003 Four consecutive complete games, same pitcher... Jack McDowell, May 14-30, 1993 Inside-the-park home run...scott Podsednik, September 12, 2009 at Los Angeles-AL Leadoff home run... Gordon Beckham, May 14, 2014 at Oakland Pitcher hit home run... Mark Buehrle, June 14, 2009 at Milwaukee Home run, both sides of the plate... Nick Swisher, June 30, 2008 vs. Cleveland Three home runs, one game... Dan Johnson, October 3, 2012 at Cleveland Four home runs, one game... Pat Seerey, July 18, 1948 at Philadelphia (11 innings) Four consecutive home runs, same inning... J. Thome, P. Konerko, A.Ramirez, J. Uribe, August 14, 2008 vs. Kansas City (6th inning) Back-to-back home runs leading off game... Ray Durham and Jose Valentin, July 5, 2000 at Kansas City Six hits, one game... Alex Rios, July 9, 2013 at Detroit Four doubles, one game... Mike Kreevich, September 4, 1937 at Detroit; Marv Owen, April 23, 1939 vs. St. Louis Three triples, one game...lance Johnson, September 23, 1995 at Minnesota Four or more steals, one game... Scott Podsednik, May 1, 2006 at Cleveland (four) Steal of home... Gordon Beckham, July 8, 2013 vs. Cubs Hitting for the cycle... Jose Valentin, April 27, 2000 vs. Baltimore Two grand slams...robin Ventura, September 4, 1995 at Texas Pinch-hit grand slam... Orlando Hudson, September 29, 2012 vs. Tampa Bay Two home runs, same inning...never Five strikeouts, nine-inning game... Ray Durham, June 5, 1998 at Cubs WHITE SOX TEAM 20 Runs, Game... 20, June 20, 2006 vs. St. Louis (W, 20-6) 10 Runs, Inning...11, September 17, 2007 at Kansas City (5th inning) 20 Hits, Game... 23, July 9, 2013 at Detroit (8th inning) 10 Hits, Inning...10, September 17, 2007 at Kansas City (5th inning) 10 Doubles, Game... September 4, 2012 vs. Minnesota (franchise record) Five Triples, Game...August 16, 2011 vs. Cleveland Six Home Runs, Game... April 8, 2014 at Colorado Four Home Runs, Inning... 4, July 11, 2010 vs. Kansas City (3rd inning) Six Stolen Bases...6, September 5, 2010 at Boston Turned a Triple Play...September 18, 2006 vs. Detroit (fi rst inning) Hit into a Triple Play...April 3, 2011 vs. Cleveland (fourth inning)