Josh Bell singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to lift the Pirates past the White Sox 3-2 at PNC Park. Sean Rodriguez had a two-run double in the second inning for the Bucs, who swept the two-game series and have won seven of their last eight overall. Edgar Santana picked up his first career win and Felipe Vazquez notched his eighth save.
Leury Garcia and Yolmer Sanchez hit solo homers for Chicago, which has dropped nine of its last 10 games. Joakim Soria suffered the loss.
The White Sox are home Thursday night against Texas. The game can be heard on Good Time Oldies 1060.