By RICK GANO
AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gil Meche and three relievers combined on a
two-hitter while John Buck and Billy Butler homered Saturday night
to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 9-1.
One night after the White Sox had seven hits in the first inning
against Zack Greinke, Meche (7-9) shut down the AL Central leaders,
allowing the two hits and a run in 6 1-3 strong innings.
Ron Mahay, Ramon Ramirez and Horacio Ramirez completed the
two-hitter as Chicago's lead was chopped to a half-game after the
fast-charging Twins beat the Rangers 14-2 Saturday night.
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