Chicago @ New York preview

Last Meeting ( Mar 29, 2008 ) Chi. White Sox 2, NY Mets 3

The Chicago White Sox have yet to find the form that led them to within three games of a playoff spot last season, winning 13 of their first 30 games. The White Sox look to ignite a run when they play at the scuffling New York Mets for the first time in franchise history Tuesday to start a two-game interleague set. Chicago scored in the ninth to tie and won in the 11th at Kansas City 2-1 on Monday to avoid a three-game sweep. The White Sox have not been above .500 since they were 4-3.

The Mets won two of their last three after a six-game losing streak. Captain David Wright has homered in each of the last three contests for New York, which will send ace Matt Harvey to the mound for the first time in eight days. The Mets will be trying to snap a four-game home losing streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Hector Santiago (1-1, 2.29 ERA) vs. Mets RH Matt Harvey (4-0, 1.56)

Santiago gets the ball to begin a game for the second time this season after going 5 1/3 innings, allowing two hits and one run, to beat Texas 3-1 on Thursday. The 25-year-old struck out six and walked two in his fifth career start. Santiago did not give up an earned run in his first six outings as a reliever before surrendering four April 27 against Tampa Bay. He is 4-1 on the road in his career with a 2.09 ERA.

Harvey was pushed back after Saturday’s rainout, giving him more rest after a career-high 121 pitches April 29 at Miami. The 24-year-old allowed a season-high seven hits against the Marlins, but only one run in 5 1/3 innings. Harvey has surrendered one run or fewer in 10 of 16 career starts. He is 2-2 with a 1.84 ERA at home in his career and opponents are batting .153 against Harvey in 2013.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mets have won three games when trailing after eight innings, matching their total in all of 2012.

2. White Sox DH Adam Dunn is one shy of 1,000 career runs scored.

3. Mets SS Ruben Tejada is 12-for-41 the last 10 games, raising his batting average from .210 to .243.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, White Sox 1