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Chicago, IL (Best E Casino) - Alexei Ramirez slugged a grand slam to break a tie in the sixth inning and Chicago steamrolled Detroit, 8-2, in a make-up contest from U.S. Cellular Field. The extra tilt was necessary after the clubs' September 13 game was postponed due to rain. As a result, the White Sox came into action trailing the AL Central-leading Twins by a half-game. Jermaine Dye knocked in a pair while A.J. Pierzynski collected two hits and drove in a run for the White Sox (88-74), who will host Minnesota for a one- game playoff Tuesday to determine the division winner. Whoever comes away victorious will face the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beginning Thursday. Chicago is expected to send John Danks to the hill facing Minnesota's Nick Blackburn for a 7:30 p.m. (et) start. Gavin Floyd (17-8) pitched admirably on three days' rest. He allowed five hits and two runs -- one earned -- over six innings, fanning eight with a pair of walks to earn his first win since September 16. Ryan Raburn picked up a pair of hits and scored a run for the Tigers (74-88), who ended the season by dropping eight of their final 11 contests. Brandon Inge drove in a run with a double. Gary Sheffield, in his quest to reach 500 career home runs, finished 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He was also hit by a pitch. Armando Galarraga (13-7) absorbed the loss, charged with a run and a pair of wild pitches without retiring a batter. Freddy Garcia lasted five-plus innings before leaving due to stiffness in his pitching shoulder, charged with two hits and two runs with three strikeouts and as many walks. HASH(0x8c03af4)
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