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White Sox vs. Blue Jays Preview: Chicago Starts 7-Game Road Trip In Toronto

The White Sox hit the road for a series in Toronto.

By Steven Muma
August 7, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy (44) pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-US PRESSWIRE
August 7, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy (44) pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-US PRESSWIRE

Fresh off a series win over the Athletics, the White Sox hit the road for a four-game series in Toronto.

Related: White Sox 7, Athletics 3: Hitting, then hitting the road

The Blue Jays are just 3-8 in August and 10-17 since the start of the second half of the regular season. While the team's ERA ranks just 12th in the American League, their offense ranks fifth in runs scored, second in home runs and second in slugging percentage.

Jake Peavy (9-8, 3.08 ERA) is scheduled to start on the mound for the White Sox, and Carlos Villanueva (6-2, 3.30) is set to pitch for Toronto.

Game Date & Time: Monday, Aug. 13, 6:07 p.m. CT

TV: CSN

For updates, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more in-depth coverage of this series, head over to White Sox blog South Side Sox and Blue Jays blog Bluebird Banter. And for more news and notes from around the league, head over to Baseball Nation.

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