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Chicago White Sox take two from Tigers

Winning is all that matters in major-league baseball, no matter who gets the credit.

Take David Robertson, for example.

The closer was on the mound Saturday night when rain suspended the Chicago White Sox's game against the Detriot Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field after the eighth inning with the score tied at 3-3.

Robertson was back on the mound Sunday when the game resumed, and he pitched a scoreless ninth.

Adam Eaton's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the inning lifted the Sox to a 4-3 win and Robertson was deserving of the decision.

The White Sox and Tigers continued on with the regularly scheduled game, and Robertson got the win again.

“I don't deserve the second one,” the Sox's closer admitted.

With the White Sox holding a 4-1 lead in the ninth inning, Robertson gave up a solo home to Nick Castellanos.

With two outs, pinch hitters Tyler Collins and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit back-to-back solo shots off Robertson to tie the game.

“Jose Quintana pitched his tail off again and I went out there and screwed it all up,” Robertson said. “Three two-strike home runs is ridiculous. It's absurd that I pitched that poorly. I need to pick it up. I'm glad we got a win. I'm glad Q did well. Tough day for me personally, but I'm really glad for the team.”

In the bottom of the ninth, Eaton led off with a walk against Bruce Rondon. Tim Anderson sacrificed Eaton to second base and Melky Cabrera's run-scoring single scored Eaton as the Sox won 5-4.

Eaton also hit a 3-run homer in the second inning to stake Quintana to what appeared to be a comfortable 4-0 lead.

“It's definitely good for the team,” Eaton said. “Like I've mentioned for the last couple days, we've got to get going. We've been playing a little stagnant.

“We need to get on a little roll here and get back above .500 and make a run for this thing. It starts here against a good club that we're battling with in Detroit. Splitting with those guys after losing the first two is huge.”

Quintana was strong again in the regularly scheduled game, and the White Sox's left-handed starter allowed 3 hits over 6⅔ shutout innings.

Cubs watch:

After playing four long games against the Tigers, the White Sox need to perk back up and get ready for four straight against the rival Cubs.

The first two games, Monday and Tuesday, are at the Cell.

“Pretty excited,” said third baseman Todd Frazier, who is in his first season with the Sox after being acquired in an off-season trade with the Cincinnati Reds. “I heard it gets a little crazy over here on the South Side, which is great.

“I wouldn't expect anything less from the fans we have here. They're very passionate and hopefully we put up a good showing.

“I've played against those guys (Cubs) for a long time. I know a bunch of their pitchers. I'm going to look back on some film and make sure I've got everything right, and cross the Ts and dot the Is, and hopefully we can win that series.”

Ranaudo joins roster:

Right-handed pitcher Anthony Ranaudo joined the White Sox on Sunday, and he replaces suspended starter Chris Sale.

In 13 starts with Class AAA Charlotte, Ranaudo was 5-3 with a 3.20 ERA.

The Sox acquired the 6-foot-7 Ranaudo in a May 12 trade with the Rangers for minor-league pitcher Matt Ball.

Pitching out of Texas' bullpen earlier in the season, Ranaudo faced the White Sox on May 10 and gave up 5 runs on 5 walks in 1⅓ innings.

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