Lynn, Abreu lift White Sox over Tigers for 5th straight win

CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched one-run ball over five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Tim Anderson added four hits for the AL Central champions as they prepare for next week’s Division Series against the Houston Astros. Chicago pulled within a game of the Astros for home-field advantage after Houston lost to Oakland.

Lynn (11-6) earned his first win since July 25, giving up four hits and one walk while striking out four. The right-hander had lost three of his previous four starts but afterward was more focused on his readiness for the playoffs than on snapping his recent skid.

“The only thing that really matters is I’m feeling as healthy as I possibly can,” Lynn said. “It’s an A. We’re ready to rock.”

Abreu’s solo drive opened the scoring for Chicago in the third. It was his first home run since Sept. 10 and earned him his fifth season with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, a moment that was celebrated within the Chicago dugout.

“He’s the most consistent first baseman that’ll give it to you every year,” Anderson said. “I’ve watched him since I got here. For him to just continue to do what he’s been doing, I’m so excited for him. I’ve learned so much from him, from hitting to just competing. I couldn’t be more proud.”

Detroit helped the White Sox break a 1-1 tie in the fourth. While attempting a routine double play, first baseman Jonathan Schoop threw the ball off runner Gavin Sheets’ back. Anderson followed the error with a go-ahead RBI single, and Luis Robert added another run with a sacrifice fly.

Abreu drove in his second run on a fielder’s choice and plated another in the sixth with an RBI...

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