BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Colorado Rockies. Colorado has gone 9-36 at home and 20-69 overall. The Rockies have a 14-31 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

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On the day he was selected for the All-Star Game, White Sox starter Shane Smith (3-7) allowed five earned runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings.