Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Alex Rios hit a two-run homer and Chris Sale tossed seven scoreless innings as Chicago shut down Minnesota, 6-0, in the middle test of a three-game series.

Paul Konerko added three hits and a solo shot for the White Sox, who have won five of their last six. Adam Dunn and A.J. Pierzynski added an RBI apiece for the victors.

Sale (5-2) gave up two hits and walked two while striking out six, throwing 64 of his 97 pitches for strikes.

Scott Diamond (3-1) was rocked for five runs -- only two earned -- on nine hits over six full frames for the Twins, who suffered just their second loss in their last seven.

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