Chicago wins on Detroit error

White Sox take three of five in long series

Chicago White Sox's Scott Podsednik, center, celebrates with teammates Jim Thome, left, and Jerry Owens after scoring the winning run against the Detroit Tigers. The White Sox came from behind to beat the Tigers, 4-3, Thursday in Chicago.

? White Sox 4, Tigers 3

Scott Podsednik scored from first base on pitcher Zach Miner’s throwing error in the ninth inning, and Chicago beat Detroit on Thursday to take three of five in the series against the defending American League champions.

Chicago had not won a home series since winning two of three against Oakland from May 21-23.

With the score 3-all, Podsednik singled off Miner (1-3) leading off the ninth. Josh Fields sacrificed, Miner bobbled the ball and then made a bad throw to second baseman Placido Polanco, who was covering first base.

The ball went into foul territory down the right-field line, and Ryan Raburn’s throw to the plate was too late to get Podsednik.

“I tried to rush it before I had a grip on it. I threw a knuckleball or something over Polanco’s head. It’s definitely not the way you want to lose,” Miner said.

Bobby Jenks (3-4) pitched a scoreless ninth for the victory, Chicago’s fifth in nine games against the Tigers this season.

Red Sox 14, Indians 9

Cleveland – Manny Ramirez hit the third-longest home run at Jacobs Field, a 481-foot solo shot, and added a two-run homer as the Red Sox outslugged the Indians.

Orioles 10, Devil Rays 7

Baltimore – Brian Roberts hit a three-run homer and walked three times.

Athletics 6, Mariners 2

Seattle – Nick Swisher hit two home runs to back Dan Haren, and the Athletics extended the Mariners’ losing streak to a season-high seven games.