Quentin helps White Sox rally to beat Indians 8-7

CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Quentin hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer, his 17th of the season, and Alex Rios was 2 for 3 with three runs scored for the White Sox, who improved to 2-4 on a nine-game homestand.

J.J. Putz (1-2) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to get the win, and Bobby Jenks pitched a perfect ninth for his ninth save in 10 chances.

Left-hander Mark Buehrle allowed six runs over three innings on eight hits for Chicago.

Lou Marson hit a three-run homer and Austin Kearns had three hits for the Indians.

Cleveland starter Jake Westbrook pitched 4 2/3 innings and gave up six runs on seven hits. Tony Sipp (0-2) took the loss.

Full story appears in Monday’s edition of The Vindicator.