White Sox edge Royals

6:05 PM, Sep 8, 2012   |    comments
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Tyler Fowlers hit a two-run home run to help the Chicago White Sox take a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the second of three from U.S. Cellular Field.

Paul Konerko and Dayan Viciedo each hit a solo home run for the White Sox, who had dropped six of eight coming in.

Chris Sale (16-6) snapped a two-game slide as he gave up just one run on five hits with a walk and six strikeouts over six innings for Chicago, which holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Detroit for the top spot in the AL Central. The Tigers play the Angels later on Saturday.

Johnny Giavotella, Alcides Escobar, Billy Butler and Brayan Pena each drove in a run for the Royals, who have lost three of four. Bruce Chen (10-12) was tagged for all five runs on six hits over six innings in the loss.

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