Chicago @ Detroit preview

Last Meeting ( Sep 21, 2015 ) Chi. White Sox 2, Detroit 0

The Detroit Tigers look to escape the American League Central basement as they host a four-game series against the division-rival Chicago White Sox that begins Monday with a day-night doubleheader. The twinbill was scheduled after the team's contest on June 27 was rained out.

Detroit remained one game behind Chicago for fourth place in the Central with a 10-3 loss to Kansas City on Sunday. The defeat halted a four-game winning streak for the Tigers, who were attempting to complete a three-game sweep of the division-leading Royals. Chicago suffered its third loss in four games Sunday as it dropped a 6-3 decision at Cleveland. Jose Abreu recorded two hits and two RBIs as the White Sox fell to 1-2 on their 11-game road trip.

TV: 7:08 p.m. ET, WPWR (Chicago), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Erik Johnson (2-0, 3.71 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Randy Wolf (0-3, 6.48)

Johnson will be making his fourth start of the season and third against a division rival. The 25-year-old Californian is coming off a victory over Oakland on Wednesday in which he allowed three runs and six hits over six innings. Johnson has made two career starts versus Detroit, going 1-1 while yielding eight runs - four earned - and 16 hits in 10 1/3 frames.

Wolf has yet to record a victory since being acquired from Toronto, losing his first three outings before escaping with no-decisions in the next two. The 39-year-old Californian's most recent turn took place on Sept. 13, when he was pulled after giving up two runs on four hits and four walks in three innings. Wolf has been fortunate to lose only one of his three career starts against Chicago as he has surrendered 12 runs and 17 hits in 15 1/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Tigers own a 7-5 record this season against the White Sox, who host a season-ending three-game series from Oct. 2-4.

2. Chicago CF Adam Eaton has registered five multi-hit performances during his nine-game hitting streak.

3. Detroit 1B Miguel Cabrera needs 27 RBIs over his final 14 games to reach the century mark for the 12th consecutive season.

PREDICTION: White Sox 8, Tigers 4