Frazier’s jack helps White Sox make history

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CHICAGO — The two-out homer hit by White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier in the eighth inning of an 11-4 win over the Indians on Monday night held great meaning on a couple of levels.

Frazier’s blast stood as his 36th overall, setting a career high and moving him within two RBIs of a career high in that category. But his connection off of Austin Adams also allowed the White Sox to score in every inning where they had an at-bat, marking the second time since 1912 the franchise has accomplished such a feat.

Per STATS LLC, the last time the White Sox had this sort of well-balanced attack came on May 11, 1949, in a 12-8 win over the Red Sox.

“I didn’t know we scored in every inning, to be honest with you. That’s pretty cool,” said a smiling Frazier of the team accomplishment. “I don’t know what else to say. It’s neat. It’s different. We are in the record books again. That’s nice.”

Milwaukee’s 11-3 victory over Atlanta on Aug. 11 was the previous time a team scored in every at-bat. It was the 19th time in 116 years a team hit that mark, making the White Sox No. 20 on …

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