Petey Halpin’s 3-run homer propels Guardians past White Sox and into 1st place in AL Central
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Cleveland (78-75) has a half-game lead over Chicago (77-75) after taking two of three. It is the first time since July 3 the Guardians have had sole possession of the top spot as they go for their third straight division title.
Chicago has dropped seven of nine and 12 of 17 as its run of 74 straight days in first ended. The White Sox are attempting to become the first team in MLB history to make the postseason after losing 100-plus games in each of the previous two seasons.
José Ramírez had two doubles to tie Nap Lajoie for second on the franchise’s career list with 424, and Jo Adell had a two-run single in the third as the Guardians won for the third time in four games.
