ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday at Globe Life Park, with both American League clubs jockeying for position in the playoff race. Chicago (52-46) arrives with momentum after a 3-0 shutout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, its third win in four games. The White Sox send right-hander Erick Fedde (5-6) to the mound. Texas (50-49) comes off an 8-5 loss at Atlanta on Sunday and has dropped three of its past five. Players to watch For Chicago, right-hander Sean Burke has been dominant in his past five starts, all wins. Over that stretch, Burke has pitched at least five innings in each outing, allowing two earned runs or fewer while striking out 39 batters in 31 1/3 innings. His most recent start was Sunday’s win over Toronto, in which he allowed two hits and struck out five over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. For Texas, left fielder Wyatt Langford has been the Rangers’ most consistent hitter. Despite a 1-15 loss Friday, Langford went 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta. Over his past 10 games, he is hitting .295 with three home runs and nine RBIs, though Texas has struggled to consistently score behind him. Betting line Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-5 White Sox victory. Chicago is a minus-1.5 favorite, with the over/under set at 7.5 runs. The series The teams meet again Tuesday and Wednesday at Arlington. Chicago returns home Friday to host Houston for three games before a four-game set with the New York Yankees. Texas hosts Seattle for four games starting Friday, then travels to Tampa Bay and Houston. —