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- Updated: May 23, 2016
CHICAGO — Brett Lawrie launched a full-count, fifth-inning fastball from Mike Clevinger deep into the left-field stands for a three-run homer to give the White Sox control in a 7-6 victory over the Indians on Monday during the opener of a doubleheader between the top two teams in the American League Central. Lawrie connected with Todd Frazier and Melky Cabrera on base and two outs, as the designated hitter reached base five times in the contest.
The White Sox added an unearned run in the seventh via two errors and three walks, which proved to be important, as Cleveland did not disappear quietly. Trailing by four runs in the eighth, Zach Duke walked Carlos Santana and allowed Jason Kipnis’ double to open the frame. Mike Napoli’s groundout against Matt Albers scored a run, and Jose Ramirez punctuated a 10-pitch …
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