Monday's game preview

The Sox (80-55) take on Chicago's white-headed stepchildren (84-51) today. Schilling (5-6, 6.96) takes the hill for this make-up game against Brandon McCarthy (1-1, 6.19).

Two pitchers with high ERA's in a day game in what will be warm weather in Boston today could mean a slugfest, which would favor the Red Sox. Boston's team batting average is 22 points higher than Chicago's and Boston also holds an advantage in slugging percentage, although Chicago has hit 173 home runs to Boston's 165.

The game will be televised by ESPN.

The Red Sox have won 7 of their last 8, and 8 of their last 10. They are 3-1 in September. They start a three-game series at Fenway with the Angels Tuesday.

Chicago is coming off a 12-16 August but are 4-0 in September. They fatten up with three at home against the Royals starting Tuesday before hosting the Angels this weekend.