Contreras won his 17th straight decision on Tuesday, pitching 6 2-3 scoreless innings in a 13-0 win over Baltimore. The White Sox right-hander allowed six hits and no walks while striking out three. His last regular-season defeat was Aug. 15 to Minnesota, and he is unbeaten in 23 starts since then, posting a 2.86 ERA in that span.
(Updated 7/5/2006)

Analysis: Contreras is 9-0 with a 3.31 ERA in 15 starts for Chicago this season. He is 44-18 with a 4.10 ERA in 96 career games.