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Ramirez lifts White Sox over Athletics in 10th

Associated Press

Friday, August 14, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. -- If their bullpen keeps pitching like this, the Chicago White Sox could end up being a factor in the American League wild card race after all. Four relievers combined for 5 2/3 shutout innings, and Alexei Ramirez led off the 10th inning with a home run as Chicago managed an 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night after blowing a six-run lead. "That's key for us," said closer Bobby Jenks, who pitched a scoreless 10th for his 24th save. "We've got one of the bett ...

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