A.J. Pierzynski Scores From First On A Groundout To Short

Athletics Vs. White Sox Final Score: Chicago Wins 7-3

Chris Sale struck out 11 batters, A.J. Pierzynski hit another home run and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-3 at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday.

Related: Paul Konerko Injury: White Sox 1B Will Not Travel To Toronto With Team

Sale went 6-2/3 innings for the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits.

The White Sox offense got on the board in the third inning thanks to an Adam Dunn sacrifice fly, then blew the game open with a five-run sixth inning. Pierzynski hit a two-run homer in the sixth, which was followed by RBI hits from DeWayne Wise and Gordon Beckham.

Chris Sale improved his record to 14-3, and the White Sox are now 62-51 with a two-game lead over the Tigers in the AL Central.

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Paul Konerko Injury: White Sox 1B Will Not Travel To Toronto With Team

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko will not travel with the team to Toronto after being diagnosed with a concussion on Wednesday, as Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago reports. The team is heading north after Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics, but Konerko will be sticking in Chicago to recover from the head injury.

According to Levine, the White Sox said on Sunday that there's been slight improvement in Konerko's condition since he caught an elbow to the head on Tuesday night. The first baseman has been on MLB's special seven-day concussion list since Friday.

There's no way to treat the concussion other than rest, so Konerko is simply taking some time off before a complete examination is done on Monday. If doctors believe he's good to go, he'll begin baseball activities again on Tuesday with an eye on returning to the team on Friday against the Kansas City Royals.

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White Sox Vs. Athletics Preview: Series Hangs In Balance On Sunday

The Chicago White Sox enter Sunday's game vs. the Oakland Athletics with a one-game lead on the Detroit Tigers in the A.L. Central, and they'll be looking to keep that pace (or extend it) with a win. On the mound for Chicago will be Chris Sale, who will be opposed by Bartolo Colon.

Sale, who has been given extra rest thanks to Chicago's extended rotation, has been just about unhittbale at home, posting a 1.71 ERA and an 0.85 WHIP in nine starts in Chicago this season. Colon, meanwhile, hasn't given up an earned run in any of his last three starts, a streak which has spanned 20.2 innings.

Game date/time: Sunday, August 12, 1:10 p.m. CT

Location: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Ill.

TV: CSN

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Athletics Vs. White Sox Final Score: Chicago Bullpen Spoils Comeback, Oakland Wins 9-7

The Chicago White Sox (61-51) could not hold their late lead against the Oakland Athletics (61-52) Saturday night as they lost in a 9-7 heart-breaker at home.

SP Francisco Liriano lasted only 3.0 innings against the surging Oakland lineup, and he surrendered a total of 6 ER despite striking out 5 and walking only 3. But the White Sox lineup, with C A.J. Pierzynski hitting from the DH position, went 2 for 5, and C Tyler Flowers went 3 for 3 with a home run. With the catching duo slugging -- and 3B Kevin Youkilis cracking another home run -- the White Sox were able put together a 7-run comeback and entered the 8th inning with a 7-6 lead.

But RP Matt Thornton (L, 4-8) and RP Brett Myers combined to allow a total of 3 ER in the final two frames, leading to a 9-7 final and a White Sox loss. The loss gives the Detroit Tigers a chance to come into a first place tie with the White Sox in the AL Central.

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White Sox Players Kevin Youkilis, Francisco Liriano In 'Make Or Break Year'

According to Mike Axisa of MLB Trade Rumors, the Chicago White Sox have a pair players on the brink of contractual collapse. The duo of 3B Kevin Youkilis and SP Francisco Liriano must perform well this season or else risk signing for below-market deals in the 2013 MLB offseason. And according to Axisa, injury problems for Youkilis may have already guaranteed the Sox will decline his option:

Kevin Youkilis, White Sox -- Youkilis lost his starting job with the Red Sox and was traded to the White Sox, who are likely to decline his $13MM option after the season. The 33-year-old has dealt with nagging injuries and is hitting .238/.339/.427 overall.

Liriano, meanwhile, has had an up and down season, sporting a 5.35 ERA and 4.02 FIP through 114 and 1/3 innings.

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Athletics Vs. White Sox Lineups: A.J. Pierzynski Is The DH On Saturday

The White Sox have had to do a little shuffling with Paul Konerko on the seven-day disabled list. On Saturday, Adam Dunn will start at first base for the third straight game, A.J. Pierzynski is the designated hitter and Tyler Flowers will handle the catching duties. The White Sox also called up outfielder Dewayne Wise.

Chicago:

1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
2. Kevin Youkilis (R) 3B
3. Adam Dunn (L) 1B
4. Alex Rios (R) RF
5. A.J. Pierzynski (L) DH
6. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS
7. Dayan Viciedo (R) LF
8. Tyler Flowers (R) C
9. Gordon Beckham (R) 2B

Related: DeWayne Wise is back with the White Sox

Oakland:

1. Coco Crisp (S) CF
2. Jonny Gomes (R) DH
3. Josh Reddick (L) RF
4. Yoenis Cespedes (R) LF
5. Chris Carter (R) 1B
6. Brandon Inge (R) 3B
7. Derek Norris (R) C
8. Adam Rosales (R) SS
9. Jemile Weeks (S) 2B

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VIDEO: Jordan Danks' Walk-Off Home Run Wins Game For White Sox, Fries Hawk Harrelson's Brain

Athletics Vs. White Sox: Francisco Liriano Takes The Mound On Saturday

The Chicago White Sox claimed an exciting walk-off win on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics thanks to a ninth-inning home run by Jordan Danks (his first Major League HR), and on Saturday there is sure to be even more intrigue at the ballpark. Sox starter Francisco Liriano (3-10, 5.03 ERA) takes the ball again after he left his last start earlier than expected due to a right quad contusion. Since joining the White Sox, Liriano has given up just three earned runs over 11.0 innings and has struck out 12 batters while walking just five. He will start opposite Oakland hurler Travis Blackley (4-3, 3.30 ERA) on Saturday night.

Here is a look at the TV time and game time schedule for Saturday:

Game Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 6:10 p.m. CT

TV: WGN

Radio: WSCR

Location: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois

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White Sox Vs. Athletics Final Score: Chicago Wins On Danks Walk-Off

The Oakland Athletics have had a magical run in close games since the All-Star Break, but the Chicago White Sox got the better of them on Friday night. The White Sox picked up two key runs on homers late in the game to take home a 4-3 victory over the A's.

The big blast came in the bottom of ninth, when Jordan Danks blasted a walk-off homer to right field. But that hit wouldn't have been possible without Dayan Viciedo's game-tying homer in the seventh inning. The White Sox, in fact, scored all four of their runs on solo homers: Alexei Ramirez hit one in the fourth, with A.J. Pierzynski preceding that with one of his own in the second.

White Sox starter Gavin Floyd provided a quality start, giving up three earned runs over six innings. He struck out five and walked three.

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Paul Konerko Injury: White Sox 1B Placed On 7-Day Disabled List

The Chicago White Sox have placed first baseman Paul Konerko on the seven-day disabled list while he recovers from a concussion suffered against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The team has yet to make a corresponding roster move.

#WhiteSox make it official, place Konerko on 7-day disabled list. No corresponding move yet, will do so Saturday.

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) August 10, 2012

Related: It might be time for Dan Johnson

With Konerko sidelined, Adam Dunn will start at first base on Friday night, Dayan Viciedo will be the designated hitter and Jordan Danks will start in left field.

Konerko is hitting .316/.388/.504 with 18 home runs and 54 RBI in 2012. He will be eligible to return next Friday.

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Athletics Vs. White Sox Lineups: Paul Konerko Out To Start Weekend Series

1B Paul Konerko's recent concussion has officially held him out of two-straight games. The veteran slugger might be headed to the DL after suffering a mild brain bruise on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox will slot DH Adam Dunn at first against the Oakland Athletics on Friday.

Konerko, 36, has an impressive 18 home runs with a .316/.388/.504 slash in the 2012 season. Here is a look at the full lineups courtesy of Baseball Press:

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Athletics Vs. White Sox Preview: Weekend Series At The Cell Starts On Friday

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game weekend series against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.