Despite the loss, the Indians' magic number to clinch the Central fell to 13 after the Tigers' loss to the Twins.
Bauer had retired 13 of 14 hitters after allowing a first-inning run before the White Sox began their sixth with an Adam Eaton walk. They produced five singles, one double and a two-run Carlos Sanchez triple, with an exit velocity of 108 mph per Statcast™, on the line drive to right.
This offensive outburst was more than enough support for Jose Quintana, who improved to 12-10 for the season.