Rapid Reaction: White Sox 12, Twins 5
June, 27, 2012
6/27/12
2:58
PM CT
By
Scott Powers | ESPNChicago.com
Here’s a quick look at the Chicago White Sox’s 12-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Wednesday:

How it happened: Despite the absence of Paul Konerko, Gordon Beckham and Dayan Viciedo from Wednesday’s lineup, the White Sox’s offense still produced plenty against the Twins. Ten White Sox’s batters recorded a hit. Adam Dunn, who had three hits, snapped out of his recent funk and homered for the first time since June 15. His three-run home run in the fifth inning was his 24th of the season. Dunn and Alex Rios hit back-to-back home runs in the inning. Kevin Youkilis also continued to produce in his third game with the White Sox with three hits, one run and two RBIs. Starter Chris Sale cruised with the offensive protection, picking up his ninth win of the season.
What it means: The White Sox won their second consecutive series after dropping their previous five. They improved to five games over .500 and remained in first place in the American League Central.
Outside the box: Tuesday’s win by Gavin Floyd and Wednesday’s win by Sale marked the first time since May 27 and May 28 the two pitchers won back-to-back starts. The troubles have been mostly with Floyd since then, but he appears he’s back on track with two consecutive strong outings. The White Sox’s rotation may finally find some consistency.
Up next: The White Sox open a four-game series with the New York Yankees on Thursday. Dylan Axelrod (0-1, 4.85) will start for the White Sox and will be opposed by the Yankees’ Ivan Nova (9-2, 4.25) in the 6:05 p.m. CT start.

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White Sox vs Red Sox 5/21 http://t.co/ExTvF2wbLn
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Chat alert: Bruce Levine at noon CT http://t.co/g7sAvVmGTG
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Axelrod earns his rotation spot http://t.co/tl2zeGk0dA
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Adam Dunn wasn't lying after all http://t.co/fsJeRXPI8g
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Red Sox's Dempster returns to Chicago http://t.co/NoE2HtrzEv
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Paul Konerko sees better days ahead http://t.co/LfeMyONhnc
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Both managers thinking of Oklahoma http://t.co/xX7rQ7LXeP
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377 feet for Dunn.
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The lefty Dunn gets to the lefty Lester in the first inning. 3-run home run is No. 11 on the year.
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New Red Line ride to Cell a breeze http://t.co/B28EgtuB5B
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White Sox confirm that Beckham is playing SS tonight for Charlotte. Not a typo in the online box score.
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GM Rick Hahn admits the W Sox could be a seller at the trade deadline but is far from deciding to go in that direction.
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4 minute walk before closure. RT @SouthSidelarry: @ESPNChiSox How long did it take before the closure?
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White Sox vs Red Sox 5/20. http://t.co/Fd4wStZXOQ
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Howard to the Cell took 56 minutes (including walk). The walk from 35th/IIT to Gate 4, behind home plate, was 11 minutes.
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Riding the Red Line to the Cell. Just left Howard station. Let's see how this temporary route works.
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- gordonbeckham Gordon Beckham
David Perno is a great coach and friend.He played a huge role in getting me where I wanted to go.He is & always will be a damn good Dawg!
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We are back home for a great week ... Go white sox .
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