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Petey Halpin’s 3-Run Homer Propels Guardians Past White Sox and Into 1st Place in AL Central
Petey Halpin’s three-run homer and Parker Messick’s eight strikeouts lifted Cleveland to a 6-3 win and a half-game division lead.
On Wednesday, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Progressive Field, moving into sole possession of first place in the American League Central.
Cleveland ended Chicago's 74-day stretch atop the division, as the White Sox have now lost seven of their last nine games.
Rookie outfielder Petey Halpin launched a three-run home run in the sixth inning, while pitcher Parker Messick struck out eight batters over six innings to overcome Tommy Pham's three-run blast.
Jose Ramirez tied Nap Lajoie for second on the franchise career list with 424 doubles, and All-Star closer Cade Smith secured his 37th save in the ninth.
With 11 days remaining in the regular season, the Guardians host the Athletics this weekend before traveling to face the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals.