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Royals denied sweep bid in Chicago
- Updated: May 22, 2016
CHICAGO — Melky Cabrera delivered a two-run single to center on an 0-2 pitch from Yordano Ventura with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth, helping the White Sox to a 3-2 victory before 34,526 on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox prevented a Kansas City sweep, although Chicago has a 1-5-1 record in the last seven series.
Alex Avila opened the bottom of the fifth by drawing a walk and moved to second on Austin Jackson’s single. Two outs later, Todd Frazier drew a four-pitch walk to load the bases for Cabrera. White Sox hitters were 0-for-18 with runners in scoring position during this series until that moment.
Carlos Rodon earned the victory, yielding eight hits and two runs over 6 2/3 innings, striking out …
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