Angels down White Sox

11:04 PM, Sep 22, 2012   |    comments
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Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Mark Trumbo hit a two-run single and Dan Haren pitched six-plus innings as the LA Angels of Anaheim took a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in the second contest of a three-game set.

Haren (12-11) gave up two runs on six hits with a walk and four strikeouts for the Angels, who have taken the first two of this set after dropping two of three to the Rangers. Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter each drove in a run.

The win moves the Angels just 2 1/2 games back of the Athletics for the final wild card spot in the American League. Oakland lost to New York in 14 innings on Saturday.

Paul Konerko hit a solo home run for the White Sox, who have lost four straight after winning five consecutive games. Jose Quintana (6-5) got the loss after giving up four runs on six hits with five walks in five innings.

Chicago saw its lead over Detroit for the top spot in the AL Central fall to just a half-game as the Tigers downed the Twins on Saturday.

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