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Quentin had two RBIs and Jermaine Dye added a run-scoring single in the eighth to finish off a three-game sweep of the punchless Indians, who have scored only 13 runs during their six-game losing streak.
Scott Linebrink (1-0) got the win, striking out two in the eighth. Bobby Jenks pitched the ninth for his 12th save for the White Sox, who own a 3 1/2-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central.
White Sox starter Mark Buehrle didn't get a decision, but pitched one of his best games of the season, allowing one run and two hits with four walks in seven innings.
Chicago backup catcher Toby Hall, getting a rare start, went 3-for-3. He singled to lead off the eighth and was replaced by pinch-runner Brian Anderson.
Indians starter Aaron Laffey (2-3) was pulled for Masa Kobayashi, who struck out Orlando Cabrera and got A.J. Pierzynski to fly out to deep center. Anderson tagged up on the fly ball and scored from second on Quentin's single to left. Dye followed with an RBI single to chase Kobayashi.
Laffey gave up six hits in seven innings, striking out six to match his career high.
Quentin drove in Cabrera with a grounder in the first against Laffey, who had not allowed an earned run in 21 innings. He went three straight starts without giving up an earned run.
Grady Sizemore tied it in the third with an RBI double.
Notes: Indians catcher Victor Martinez left in the fourth with a left index finger injury. ... The White Sox honored former catcher Carlton Fisk in a pregame ceremony. Fisk was recently named an ambassador for the team. ... Indians closer Joe Borowski will be activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, manager Eric Wedge said. ... Laffey struck out six in his previous start as well.
[Associated Press]
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