CHICAGO: Eloy Jimnez homered, Yon Moncada had three hits and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.
AL Central-leading Chicago tuned up for a big series against Minnesota with its ninth consecutive victory against Detroit. The second-place Twins visit the Windy City on Monday for the opener of a four-game set.
Jimnez had two hits and two RBIs for the White Sox, who have won eight of nine overall. Jos Abreu had a run-scoring single for his major league-best 48th RBI.
Detroit lost for the fifth time in six games. Jorge Bonifacio had two hits and two RBIs, and Spencer Turnbull (4-3) allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings.
Jimmy Cordero (1-2) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win, and Alex Colom got three outs for his 11th save.