Shields, White Sox struggle vs. Astros in opener
(MLB.com Chicago White Sox)

James Shields and Justin Verlander, who finished third and first, respectively, in the 2011 American League Cy Young Award vote, faced off Friday night in what would have been the marquee pitching matchup seven years ago. Unfortunately for the White Sox, only Verlander was on his mark, and Shields allowed seven runs en route to a 10-0, series-opening loss.