Chicago White Sox hang on to beat Atlanta Braves, 5-4

Posted July 09, 2016 1:00 am

Scot Gregor

The Atlanta Braves have the worst record in the major leagues, but they haven't been playing like pushovers.

After beating ace starter Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 11-8 Friday night, the Braves battled again on Saturday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.

This time around, the Sox hung on for a 5-4 interleague win.

Todd Frazier sparked the victory with a 2-run homer in the second inning, his 25th of the season, and an RBI double in the third.

Jose Abreu and Melky Cabrera added run-scoring singles in the third inning.

Like Sale, White Sox starter Jose Quintana was hit hard, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings.

Relievers Zach Duke, Matt Albers and Nate Jones held the Braves scoreless the final three innings. With closer David Robertson unavailable, Jones pitched pitched 1.1 innings to earn the save.

Chicago White Sox's Todd Frazier reacts after sticking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 9, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

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