Inge singles in 9th, Tigers beat Chisox in opener

[June 09, 2009]  CHICAGO (AP) -- Brandon Inge singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 5-4 Monday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Miguel Cabrera opened the ninth by reaching on third baseman Josh Fields' error. Marcus Thames followed with an infield single off shortstop Alexei Ramirez's glove.

Inge then grounded a single into left field off Scott Linebrink (2-3), scoring pinch-runner Josh Anderson from second base. The White Sox have lost six of seven.

Fernando Rodney worked the ninth for his 11th save in as many chances for the AL Central leaders.

[Associated Press; By RICK GANO]

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