CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Chicago White Sox aim to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Athletics at 7:10 p.m. Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. The forecast calls for 80-degree temperatures and rain.

The White Sox (47-45) have dropped three straight to the Boston Red Sox, including a 2-1 loss Thursday. Anthony Kay (2-3, 3.86 ERA) is scheduled to start for Chicago. The left-hander allowed two earned runs over 5.1 innings in Thursday’s loss, striking out four and scattering four hits. In his last two starts, Kay has yielded three earned runs across 9.1 innings with six strikeouts.

The Athletics (41-51) have lost five of their last six, including a 6-1 defeat at Detroit on Wednesday. Jose Suarez is a key reliever to watch out of Oakland’s bullpen. The left-hander has not allowed an earned run over his last four appearances, spanning 6.1 innings, with six strikeouts. In Wednesday’s loss, Suarez tossed two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out four.

Chicago took two of three from in their only previous meeting this season, April 17-19 in Oakland. The White Sox won 9-2 and 7-4, while the Athletics took the middle game 7-6.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 4-1 White Sox victory.