Leading off: White Sox and Angels are clinging to postseason hopes

Game of the day: Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 p.m. Both the and are clinging to faint playoff hopes, and this quick two-game series could help either team stay close. White Sox left-hander (10-6) took his first loss since June 16 in his last start on Wednesday, and snapped a streak of 18 consecutive starts allowing three earned runs or fewer. Buehrle is just 2-7 with a 4.43 ERA in 19 career appearances against the Angels. Los Angeles right-hander (9-9) also snapped a long winning streak in his last start Wednesday, taking his first loss since June 21. Santana has a 1.63 ERA since the beginning of July.