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MLB: Chicago White Sox 6, LA Angels 2

Sun, 09/26/2010 - 10:22 by Rakhi

Anaheim, Calif. -- John Danks limited the Angels to two runs through eight innings Saturday, pacing the Chicago White Sox' 6-2 victory over Los Angeles.

Danks (14-11) surrendered seven hits, struck out five and walked two to gain his first win since Sept. 4.

It was the third straight triumph for the Chisox, who got a solo homer from Ramon Castro and a pair of RBI from Alexei Ramirez.

Angels starter Scott Kazmir (9-15) was roughed up for five runs on five hits in just three-plus innings, dropping to 1-6 in his last nine starts.

Los Angeles got RBI from Howie Kendrick and Torii Hunter.

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MLB: Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 1

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 09:20 by Prince damin

Chicago -- John Danks was dominant over eight innings Wednesday and the Chicago White Sox moved into a share of the division lead with a 6-1 win over Minnesota.

Danks (13-8) allowed a run on six hits while striking out seven. He had suffered a loss and a no decision in his previous two starts after winning four in a row.

Carlos Quentin got things going with a two-run homer in the second, Alex Rios had an RBI single in the third and Chicago tacked on three in the fifth. Minnesota surrendered two unearned runs.

MLB: Chicago White Sox 6, Seattle 1

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 09:10 by Prince damin

Chicago -- John Danks allowed only one run over eight innings Monday, pacing the Chicago White Sox to a 6-1 decision over Seattle.

Danks (11-7) scattered six hits, issued only one walk and struck out two, posting a victory in his fourth straight start and enabling the White Sox to maintain a one-game lead over Minnesota in the American League Central.

Juan Pierre went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored, Paul Konerko socked a solo shot -- his 22nd homer of the year -- and Alexi Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a run driven in for the victors.

Seattle starter Felix Hernandez (11-7) surrendered four runs on nine hits in seven innings.

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MLB: Chicago White Sox 1, LA Angels 0

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 02:32 by Pankaj Damin

Chicago -- John Danks took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Thursday and ended up with a 2-hit victory in the Chicago White Sox 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Danks (8-7) saw his no-hit bid broken up by back-to-back singles by Reggie Willits and Howard Kendrick to open the seventh but didn't allow another hit in pitching his first complete game shutout of the season.

He struck out seven and didn't walk a batter.

Angels starter Ervin Santana (8-7) pitched nearly as well, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out four in eight innings. Alex Rios had two of the hits, including a first-inning double, for the White Sox.

MLB: Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland 1

Tue, 09/29/2009 - 08:09 by harsheeb

Cleveland, Sept. 28 -- John Danks pitched his first complete game and Gordon Beckham had three RBI Monday when the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 6-1.

Danks (13-10) scattered three hits, walked one and struck out seven.

Dewayne Wise and Brent Lillibridge each had two hits and an RBI for the White Sox, who have won three of their last four games.

Shin-Soo Choo homered and doubled for the Indians.

Aaron Laffey (7-8) gave up three runs on eight hits and three walks over 7 1/3 innings.

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MLB: Chicago White Sox 9, Boston 5

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 10:08 by preet_20

Boston, Aug. 28: Jayson Nix and Carlos Quentin led Chicago to eight runs over the first three frames Thursday and the White Sox avoided a four-game sweep by downing Boston 9-5.

The White Sox ended a four-game losing streak and broke a second-place tie with Minnesota in the American League Central. Chicago trails Detroit by four games for the division lead.

Boston's advantage in the wild-card race dwindled to 1 ½ games over Texas, which earlier in the day became the first visiting team in more than two months to win a series over the New York Yankees. Boston trails the Yankees by five games in the AL East.

Chicago scored four times in both the second and third innings. Nix drove in two runs with a double in the second and had an RBI single in the third.

MLB: Chicago White Sox 3, Seattle 1

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 11:09 by preet_20

Seattle, Aug. 12: Alexei Ramirez smacked a three-run homer in the ninth inning Tuesday and the Chicago White Sox beat Seattle 3-1.

Mariners' pitchers held the White Sox to just two hits through eight innings but A.J. Pierzynski drew a one-out walk from Seattle reliever David Aardsma (3-4) and Carlos Quentin followed with a single. Ramirez stroked his 13th home run of the season to put the White Sox ahead and Bobby Jenks pitched a scoreless ninth to get his 23rd save.

John Danks (10-8) went eight innings, allowing one run on seven hits with one walk and eight strikeouts for the White Sox, who won for just the second time in six games.

MLB: Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 0

Sat, 07/04/2009 - 10:04 by preet_20

Kansas City, Mo. July 3: John Danks and Scott Linebrink combined on a six-hitter Friday in carrying the Chicago White Sox to their seventh straight win -- 5-0 over Kansas City.

The White Sox began the evening 2 ½ games behind first-place Detroit in the American League Central and maintained their hot streak thanks to a 7 1/3-inning effort from Danks.

Danks (7-6) allowed five hits and struck out five. He has gone at least seven innings while allowing three or fewer runs in five straight starts.

Linebrink came on to retire five of the six men he faced.

A.J. Pierzynski gave Chicago the lead with a second-inning solo homer.

MLB: LA Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 2

Wed, 06/24/2009 - 13:41 by preet_20

Chicago, June 23: Hiroki Kuroda retired 16 straight and struck out nine in 8 2/3 innings Tuesday to pitch the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Kuroda (2-3) en route to a complete game before Alexei Ramirez singled with two outs in the ninth, moved to second on defensive indifference and scored on Jermaine Dye's single. He gave up two runs on four hits without a walk ro win for the first time since beating San Diego on Opening Day.

James Loney hit a two-run home run and Casey Blake also drove in two runs for the Dodgers.

Jonathan Broxton struck out Jim Thome to record his 18th save.

John Danks (5-6) took the inter-league loss after giving up three runs on three hits.

Seattle at Chicago White Sox, ppd., rain

Tue, 04/28/2009 - 12:38 by Salinder Kumar

Chicago -- Monday's series opener between the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox was postponed because of rain.

The game will be made up Tuesday as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5:05 p.m.

Seattle rookie Chris Jakubauskas (1-2) and Chicago's John Danks (2-0) were slated to start Monday.

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