Chris Sale struck out 12 over eight shutout innings as the White Sox blanked the Twins 7-0 at Target Field. Sale improved to 10-and-1 while allowing five hits and two walks. Alexei Ramirez hit a two-run homer while Conor Gillaspie went 3-for-4 with two runs. Tyler Flowers knocked in two while Jose Abreu extended his hitting streak to 16 games. Chicago has won three straight and four of six. Logan Darnell allowed seven runs over five innings and took the loss in his first MLB start for Minnesota. Trevor Plouffe went 2-for-4 for the Twins, who have lost four of five.
The White Sox go for the 4-game sweep of the Twins this afternoon. The Pre-Game Show begins at 12:35 on Newstalk 1060.