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Blue Jays Vs. White Sox Preview: Philip Humber Tries To Keep South Siders Rolling

The Chicago White Sox start a three-game series vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Jun 02, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura (23) reacts after a call against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at US Cellular Field.  Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-US PRESSWIRE
Jun 02, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura (23) reacts after a call against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at US Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-US PRESSWIRE

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field with Philip Humber on the mound against Toronto ace Ricky Romero. The White Sox have won 14 of their last 16 games.

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Humber threw the 21st perfect game in baseball history earlier this season, but has struggled since. The right-hander enters Tuesday's start 2-2 with a 5.37 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. Humber won his last start on May 29 when he helped Chicago defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2.

The 27-year old Romero is 6-1 with a 4.04 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Game Time: 7:10 p.m. CDT

Location: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL

Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet

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