LEADING OFF: White Sox host Cubs, Arrieta; Giants head home

Right-hander Jake Peavy (5-8, 5.15) accounted for one of those seven losses, allowing four runs in six innings in a 4-0 loss to Boston in his last start.

While he may not be with the team on the South Side tonight, Aroldis Chapman will join the organization and likely make his first appearance in a Cubs uniform tomorrow.

Chicago White Sox left fielder Melky Cabrera robs Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant of a home run during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 25, 2016, in Chicago.

The Orioles moved 2-1/2 games ahead of Boston, which was beaten at home by Detroit, while the other big fish in the division, the New York Yankees, won a tight game at Houston.

The Cubs trailed 4-2 before Dexter Fowler and Anthony Rizzo each hit an RBI single in the ninth.

But the persistence may have never been more evident than it was over the past two days when the White Sox reeled off three straight walk-off wins.

The White Sox have already seen Chapman in May when Chapman picked up his second and third saves. The veteran pitcher started against Cubs starter and defending National League Cy Young award victor Jake Arrieta on Monday.

Shuck advanced into scoring position on a sacrifice bunt before Saladino came through on an 0-2 pitch with the single up the middle that center fielder Matt Szczur failed to field cleanly. That time of the year when the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox come together for a series to determine who will have bragging rights over the Windy City.

“I think this series always ends up with some weird stuff”, Ventura said. The 27-year-old has been the subject of trade speculation despite a disappointing season, although he’s coming off one of his best starts this year, pitching six innings of two-run ball with 11 strikeouts in an 11-3 win at Colorado.

“It was just one of those moments when you’re trying to get a job done”, Saladino said.

Toronto’s Aaron Sanchez pitched seven scoreless innings to win his 10th consecutive decision and guide the Blue Jays to a 4-2 win against San Diego. Fortunately only two runs crossed the plate in the ninth inning, allowing the White Sox offense an opportunity to put the game away if one run could be scored.

Chris Archer (5-13, 4.60 ERA) might be auditioning for contending teams when the Rays right-hander pitches against the Dodgers. Verlander (10-6) allowed 1 run and 5 hits and struck out 5 to pick up the victory. Detroit pulled within 51/2 games of idle AL Central-leading Cleveland. White Sox hitters, however, have totaled one run in his past three starts while Shields has gone 0-3 despite a 2.08 ERA.

ANGELS 6, ROYALS 2 Albert Pujols drove in four runs and Hector Santiago won his fifth consecutive start for visiting Los Angeles.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Adrian Beltre hit his second home run of the game with two outs in the ninth inning, a two-run shot that rallied the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics 7-6 on Monday night for their third straight win. Manager Joe Maddon’s team is 6-3 since the All-Star break following Sunday’s 6-5 comeback win against the Milwaukee Brewers.