The Chicago White Sox are looking to stay hot heading into the 2012 MLB All-Star break, and they are putting out one of their best lineups on Saturday in an effort to capture their fifth-straight win. Kevin Youkilis will hit in the No. 2 hole behind Alejandro De Aza, and Adam Dunn and Paul Konerko will follow from there against struggling Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero.
Meanwhile, Gavin Floyd will try to hold down Jose Bautista and the Toronto lineup. Here are the batting orders for both teams:
| Blue Jays Lineup | White Sox Lineup |
|---|---|
| 1. Brett Lawrie (R) 3B | 1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF |
| 2. Colby Rasmus (L) CF | 2. Kevin Youkilis (R) 3B |
| 3. Jose Bautista (R) RF | 3. Adam Dunn (L) DH |
| 4. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH | 4. Paul Konerko (R) 1B |
| 5. Adam Lind (L) 1B | 5. Alex Rios (R) RF |
| 6. Yunel Escobar (R) SS | 6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C |
| 7. Rajai Davis (R) LF | 7. Dayan Viciedo (R) LF |
| 8. Omar Vizquel (S) 2B | 8. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS |
| 9. J.P. Arencibia (R) C | 9. Orlando Hudson (S) 2B |
Game Date & Time: Saturday, July 7, 3:10 p.m. CT
TV: CSN-Chicago
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