Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning and Sean Burke pitched effectively into the seventh as the Chicago White Sox edged the visiting Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday.
Chicago secured a series victory against Cleveland while taking a one-game lead on the Guardians atop the American League Central. Cleveland came to town with a one-game edge in the division.
Left-hander Parker Messick delivered 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball, but the Guardians were unable to support him, losing for the fourth time in five games.
Kahlil Watson and Austin Hedges contributed two hits apiece to help the Guardians out-hit the White Sox 6-3. But Chicago benefited from a timely attack, with no moment more clutch than Vargas' at-bat leading off the sixth.