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White Sox Vs. Twins Final Score: Minnesota Defeats Chicago 7-6 On 9th Inning Sacrifice Fly

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Defense has been a calling-card for the Chicago White Sox this season, but the South Siders committed three errors during a 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Jamie Carroll broke a tie game in the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly to score pinch-runner Alexi Casilla and give Minnesota the win. The White Sox fall to 55-47 with the loss, while Minnesota improves to 44-58.

Each team scored four runs in the first inning to set the tone for a wild game. The opening frame was highlighted by a three-run homer from A.J. Pierzynski. Chicago starter Jose Quintana allowed 10 hits and six runs (four earned) over seven innings. Brett Myers earned the loss for Sox.

For updates, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more on this series, visit White Sox blog South Side Sox and Twins blog Twinkie Town. For more news from around baseball, check out Baseball Nation and MLB Daily Dish.

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