Tim Anderson hit a grand slam, Leury García drove in three runs from the No. 9 spot in the lineup and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3 on Saturday.
Lance Lynn allowed three runs over five innings in his return from the injured list for the White Sox, who have won seven of nine.
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Tim Anderson hit a grand slam, Leury García drove in three runs from the No. 9 spot in the lineup and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3 on Saturday.
Lynn, sidelined since April 17 because of a right trapezius strain, allowed four hits and struck out a season-low two. He also issued two walks, doubling his season total after four starts.
McKenzie (0-1) issued four walks — including three in a row before the homer. He struck out six and gave up one hit in just two innings. He has allowed 18 walks and struck out 29 in 18 2/3 innings.
Hedges hit a solo shot off Lynn in the fifth.
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TRAINER’S ROOM
Austin Hedges homered and Josh Naylor had two hits for the Indians, who have dropped eight of 13.
Chicago White Sox's Billy Hamilton, left, Yasmani Grandal, center and Tim Anderson celebrate after Hamilton and Grandal scored on an RBI-double by Leury Garcia during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Chicago. (AP PhotoCharles Rex Arbogast)
Lynn, sidelined since April 17 because of a right trapezius strain, allowed four hits and struck out a season-low two. He also issued two walks, doubling his season total after four starts.
In his previous two outings, Lynn (2-1) became the first pitcher in White Sox history to strike out 10 or more and walk none in consecutive starts.
Anderson hit his second career slam off Triston McKenzie for a 5-0 lead in the second inning after García drew a bases-loaded walk.
Chicago White Sox's Leury Garcia hits a two-run double off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Phil Maton during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Chicago. (AP PhotoCharles Rex Arbogast)
McKenzie (0-1) issued four walks — including three in a row before the homer. He struck out six and gave up one hit in just two innings. He has allowed 18 walks and struck out 29 in 18 2/3 innings.
Six pitchers combined to issue eight walks for the Indians.
García added a two-run double off Phil Maton in the fourth to make it 7-2. García has eight RBIs in his last four games.
Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson (7) and Leury Garcia celebrate the team's 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians in a baseball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Chicago. Anderson and Garcia accounted for all the White Sox runs. (AP PhotoCharles Rex Arbogast)
Hedges hit a solo shot off Lynn in the fifth.
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Nick Sandlin struck out one in a 1-2-3 sixth in his major league debut for the Indians.
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Cleveland rallied for two runs in the fourth. José Ramírez drew a walk and missed second base while advancing on Naylor’s double. Ramírez returned to touch the bag and moved to third. Yu Chang followed with a two-run single.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu stretches for a throw from relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to get Cleveland Indians' Eddie Rosario out at first during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Chicago. The White Sox won 7-3. (AP PhotoCharles Rex Arbogast)
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The Indians placed slugger Franmil Reyes on the paternity list and recalled outfielder Daniel Johnson from their alternate site. Johnson had a strong camp with the Indians but didn’t make the opening day roster. In nine games in Arizona, Johnson batted .368 (7 of 19) with two homers, two doubles and four RBIs. He brings speed and athleticism to Cleveland’s lineup.
“I know he wasn’t really pleased when we told him he wasn’t making the team, so this is his chance to kind of show what he can do,” manager Terry Francona said.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech delivers in the late afternoon sun during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Chicago. (AP PhotoCharles Rex Arbogast)
TRAINER’S ROOM
Indians: 2B Cesar Hernandez, who has a banged-up finger, got the day off.
White Sox: To make room for Lynn, OF Luis González was optioned to the alternate site. … Manager Tony La Russa said OF Adam Engel (strained right hamstring) is still working toward a return from the 10-day injured list. Engel, out since March 29, has been targeted for an early May return.
Cleveland Indians' Austin Hedges (17) celebrates his home run with Jake Bauers during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Chicago. (AP PhotoCharles Rex Arbogast)
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RHP Zach Plesac (1-3, 5.81 ERA) is scheduled to start Sunday’s series finale against White Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (1-2, 5.68). Plesac has allowed 12 runs over 5 2/3 innings in two starts against Chicago. Giolito has given up 12 runs — 11 earned — in his last 7 2/3 innings.
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