The Chicago White Sox hold a tenuous one-game lead in the American League Central division, and they'll look to remain on top when they visit Minnesota to face the Twins for a weekend series beginning Friday night.

Staff ace Chris Sale (16-6, 2.88 ERA) takes the mound for the White Sox, while the Twins will send Esmerling Vasquez (0-1, 9.35 ERA) to the hill for his third start of the season.

White Sox.

1. Alejandro De Aza (L) LF

2. Kevin Youkilis (R) 3B

3. Dewayne Wise (L) CF

4. Paul Konerko (R) 1B

5. Alex Rios (R) RF

6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C

7. Dayan Viciedo (R) DH

8. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS

9. Gordon Beckham (R) 2B

Twins.

1. Denard Span (L) CF

2. Jamey Carroll (R) 2B

3. Josh Willingham (R) DH

4. Justin Morneau (L) 1B

5. Trevor Plouffe (R) 3B

6. Darin Mastroianni (R) LF

7. Matt Carson (R) RF

8. Drew Butera (R) C

9. Pedro Florimon (S) SS

First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. CT at Target Field.

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