MLB: Chicago White Sox 5, Boston 1

Buehrle (12-7), who was 0-4 in his last eight starts, allowed one run on eight hits and two walks in seven-plus innings.

Mark Kotsay had two hits and two RBI and Carlos Quentin had a two-run homer, as Chicago won for the fifth time in six games.

Kevin Youkilis drove in Boston's only run.

Josh Beckett (14-6) remained winless in his last five starts, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks in seven innings.

The loss dropped the Red Sox to 8 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. Boston leads Texas by 2 1/2 games in the AL wild-card chase.

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