Article updated: 10/1/2012 11:03 PM

Too little, too late for White Sox

Despite win, postseason hopes officially dashed

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Gordon Beckham stretches for a single hit by Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo in the third inning of a baseball game Monday in Cleveland.

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Adam Dunn (2-for-4) hits an RBI single in the sixth inning Monday in Cleveland. If Dunn strikes out three more times this season, he'll tie the record for most in a season (223).

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Dayan Viciedo hits a grand slam in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Cleveland. A.J. Pierzynski, Ray Olmedo and Jordan Danks scored. The White Sox won 11-0.

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Dayan Viciedo, right, is congratulated by A.J. Pierzynski, left, and Ray Olmedo after Viciedo hit a grand slam in the ninth inning Monday in Cleveland. Pierzynski, Olmedo and Jordan Danks scored. The White Sox won 11-0.

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The White Sox finally helped themselves Monday night, beating the Indians 11-0 at Progressive Field. But they didn't get any needed help from the Royals, who lost at home to the Tigers, 6-3. With the win, Detroit clinched first place in the AL Central. The White Sox, who looked equal parts tight and tired while losing 10 of 12 before pounding Cleveland, are finished for the season after Wednesday night's game against the Indians.