Sports Betting Battle with Chicago White Sox VS Minnesota Twins

On Monday, Kevin Youkilis played third base and managed to bat second for the Chicago White Sox. He managed to go 1-for-4 in his first game since being acquired from the Boston Red Sox. With his first hit out of the way, Youkilis will look for his first victory with Chicago on Tuesday when heading against the Minnesota Twins. The White Sox lost 4-1 in the series opener, but they’re still a half-game ahead Cleveland in the American League Central. Chicago, Which has scored one or less runs in five of its last eight games, moved second baseman Gordon Beckham to the No. 9 spot in the lineup upon Youkilis’ arrival.

Matt Capps has been placed by the Twins on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right shoulder inflammation, and he’s not expected to begin a rehab assignment until the All-Star break. Jared Burton has recorded saves in each of the past two games, and he’ll share the closer’s role with Glen Perkins while Capps is out. Minnesota, which has won three of its last four games, improved to 12-10 in June with Monday’s win.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins When: 8:10 PM ET, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Where: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Pitching Match Up: Twins RH Hendriks (0-4, 7.39 ERA) VS White Sox RH Gavin Floyd (5-7, 5.20 ERA)

Hendriks stayed in the winless phase after giving up six runs – three earned – with three strikeouts over five innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Thursday. For the record, he has 1.94 ERA in seven starts for Triple-A Rochester this season, but he’s struggled in six starts with the Twins, allowing nine home runs in just 28 innings.

After going 0-2 with a 8.4 ERA over his previous three starts, Floyd tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings last Wednesday against the Cubs for his first win since May 27. On May 22, it was a struggle in a start against Minnesota, surrendering nine runs over 3 2/3 innings.

Take note of these:

• The Twins are 26-12 against the White Sox at home since September 23, 2007. • Adam dunn DH of White Sox went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on Monday, upping his total for the season