CHICAGO -- Alexei Ramirez hit a two-run homer off John Axford in the ninth inning, rallying the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-3 on a rainy Sunday. Hanser Alberto Jersey . The Indians scored twice in the top of the ninth, getting the go-ahead run on a wild pitch by closer Matt Lindstrom. Axford (0-1) came in seeking his fifth save in as many chances. He issued a leadoff walk to Jordan Danks, who stole second. One out later, Ramirez homered over the left field fence. The White Sox won a series against Cleveland for the first time since October 2012. Chicago took three of four in this set. The game was delayed 1 hour, 15 minutes at the start by the threat of rain. There was another 45-minute delay in the fourth. Cleveland trailed 2-1 going into the ninth. Michael Brantley reached on first base Jose Abreus error, and singles by Yan Gomes and David Murphy tied it. With two outs, Lindstrom (1-1) threw a wild pitch that put the Indians ahead. Marcus Semien hit a solo home run in the eighth to give Chicago a 2-1 lead. He sent a full-count pitch from Indians starter Corey Kluber into the seats in left field. NOTES: White Sox manager Robin Ventura says OF Avisail Garcia will have season-ending shoulder surgery on Tuesday. He was injured Wednesday at Colorado on a diving-catch attempt. . Chicago 2B Gordon Beckham (strained left oblique) was cleared to resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham. ... Chicago is off Monday before concluding its seven-game homestand with three games against the Boston Red Sox beginning Tuesday. Rookie Erik Johnson (0-1, 9.58 ERA) is scheduled to face former White Sox righty Jake Peavy (0-0, 2.13 ERA) in the opener. ... The Indians reinstated 3B Lonnie Chisenhall from the paternity list and optioned Justin Sellers back to Triple-A Columbus. Chisenhalls second son, Cannon, was born Thursday. ... Cleveland is off Monday before beginning a three-game series at Detroit on Tuesday with right-hander Zach McAllister (1-0, 2.31 ERA) scheduled to face Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 3.00 ERA). Scott Erickson Jersey .Y. - Brooklyn Nets centre Brook Lopez has a strained lower back and will miss at least a week. Chance Sisco Jersey .J. Ellis hit an RBI single in the ninth inning, Hanley Ramirez hit a tape-measure, three-run homer in the first against Cliff Lee and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Saturday night.Hull KR will remain a full-time team despite the clubs relegation from Super League. While Hulls central funding is set to reduce by 50 per cent, chairman Neil Hudgell insists players will continue to train on a full-time basis.Clearly some savings need to be made and I think we can do that, he said. It depends to some extent on how well we are supported commercially and on pass sales. Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash celebrated with the fans after his teams victory in Super Leagues Million Pound Game There will be some rationalisation over the next few weeks but my message overall is that we want to keep the core of the club intact so that we can benefit and be stronger for the experience of being in Super League and hopefully bounce straight back.There will definitely be a full-time squad, I can say that straight away,Following Saturdays 18-19 defeat to Salford, head of rugby Jamie Peacock offered to resign but it was swiftly rejected by Hugell, who will now lead a recruitment review as part of a major overhaul. Highlights from the million pound relegation battle between Salford and Hull KR. Paul Blair Jersey. We started the process today. We cant totally commit but the initial indications are that wed like to keep the core of that squad in place, while still making additions and bringing kids through, added Hudgell.Closer to home, weve identified some players were interested in, the difficulty was that, until Saturday, we didnt know which division we would be playing in.Were under no illusions that it will be a breeze in the park (in the Championship) but we have to set a goal of top four and top one really. You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: OBrien magic relegates Rovers Hudgell: I take responsibility Million Pound Game arrests Rugby League Set of Six ' ' '
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