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Tim Anderson's 2 HRs Lift White Sox to Win vs. Cleveland; CHW Clinch AL Central

The Chicago White Sox clinched the American League Central title for the first time since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday in Game 1 of a road doubleheader.

Star shortstop Tim Anderson got things going with a leadoff home run, and the White Sox never looked back.

Chicago (86-66) exploded for six runs in the second inning. Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez hit back-to-back solo home runs. Anderson followed up with his second homer of the day, a three-run blast. Robert then added an RBI single.

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