Sale aims to heat back up vs. former team
(MLB.com Boston Red Sox)

Chris Sale will take the mound on Friday to face his former team, the White Sox, where he spent seven seasons. He was 74-50 with a 3.00 ERA in 228 career appearances with the White Sox. Sale enters the matchup 5-3 with a 3.00 ERA and .98 WHIP. Against the White Sox last year, Sale struck out nine but departed after five innings, nine hits and six runs. The White Sox will counter with Dylan Covey (1-1, 2.82). First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET.