KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ John Danks threw 7 1-3 shutout innings
and got a big lift from reliever Scott Linebrink as the Chicago
White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Friday night for their
seventh straight victory.
A. J. Pierzynski homered and he and Scott Podsednik both had
three hits for the White Sox, who won for the 11th time in 13
games.
Chicago has won five straight over the Royals, who have lost
seven of nine.
Zack Greinke (10-4) lost to the White Sox for the first time in
three decisions this season.
Danks (7-6) gave up five hits while striking out seven and not
allowing a walk. Linebrink relieved him with the bases loaded and
got a double play grounder from Alberto Callaspo.