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White Sox Vs. Athletics Preview: Chicago's West Coast Trip Continues In Oakland

Chicago begins a three-game series in Oakland on Monday.

Apr 18, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy throws a pitch during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at US Cellular Field.  Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE
Apr 18, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy throws a pitch during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at US Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

Fresh off a successful and memorable series against the Seattle Mariners, the Chicago White Sox (9-6) are set to start a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics (8-9) on Monday night. The White Sox are not only coming off a sweep of the Mariners, but an emotional high as well -- Phil Humber threw the 21st perfect game in MLB history on Saturday.

Related: VIDEO: Philip Humber Throws Perfect Game For Chicago White Sox Vs. Seattle Mariners

Here's how the schedule for the series with the A's sets up:

Game 1: Monday, April 23, 9:05 p.m. CT (CSN-Chicago+)
Game 2: Tuesday, April 24, 9:05 p.m. CT (WGN)
Game 3: Wednesday, April 25, 2:35 p.m. CT (CSN-Chicago)

The probable starters for Monday's game are Jake Peavy (2-0, 2.75 ERA) and Bartolo Colon (3-1, 2.63).

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