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Swisher, White Sox eyeing seventh straight win

Jun 9, 2008 - 1:27 PM Minnesota (31-32) at Chi White Sox (36-26), 2:05 pm EDT

CHICAGO (Ticker) -- Nick Swisher will attempt to lead the Chicago White Sox to their seventh consecutive victory Monday when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a four-game series.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen unleashed a verbal attack on his club after they were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays last weekend. Chicago responded with a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals and are now looking for another sweep against the Twins.

Swisher and and Alexei Ramirez each homered as the White Sox cruised to a 12-2 drubbing of the Twins on Sunday. The 27-year-old Swisher, who is on a seven-game hitting streak, is batting .221 with six home runs and 21 RBI this season.

Chicago, which has collected at least 10 runs and 15 hits in its last three games, will send John Danks (4-4, 2.88 ERA) to the mound. Danks allowed two runs and six hits over 5 2/3 frames in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Minnesota is hoping that lefthander Glen Perkins (2-2, 4.50) can help it end a four-game losing skid.

Perkins, who is making his seventh career start, gave up five runs - four earned - and nine hits over four innings during Wednesday's 7-5 triumph over the Baltimore Orioles.