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Oakland's rally denied John Danks a victory after he gave up a run and five hits in eight solid innings.
"Ten times out of 10 times we want the bullpen coming in with a three-run lead," Danks said. "We have every confidence in the world. I know they have gotten off to kinda of a slow start. These guys can pitch, man. These guys have good stuff. We want them out there."
The White Sox broke a 1-all tie in the sixth against Oakland starter Brett Anderson when Carlos Quentin was hit by a pitch, Alex Rios doubled and a sliding Quentin scored on Ramon Castro's grounder to third that drew a high throw to the plate from Kevin Kouzmanoff.
Brent Morel dropped down a bunt to score Rios from third for a 3-1 lead. Juan Pierre's third single of the game chased Anderson (0-2), who was hurt by his own error in the fifth. Anderson gave up nine hits and three runs -- two earned -- in 5 2-3 innings.
Chicago added a run in the eighth when Rios walked, stole second, moved up on a sacrifice and scored on Kouzmanoff's throwing error.
NOTES: Pierre reached base five times -- on three hits, an error and a walk.
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