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Article: White Sox Edge Closer to Elimination
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- September 26, 2006
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CLEVELAND - The Chicago White Sox are closer to an early winter vacation than any of them expected. The defending World Series champions, overtaken by two teams in their division this season, were shoved to the edge of elimination from the AL playoff race as Cliff Lee pitched seven strong innings in Cleveland's 14-1 win Monday night.
One season after they ended an 88-year title drought by storming through October, the White Sox might have to watch the postseason unfold this fall along with 22 other teams.
Chicago's most lopsided loss of the season meant a win by Minnesota at home over Kansas City would ensure the Twins of a postseason berth - and eliminate the White Sox.
Casey Blake ...