CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Santana homered, Franmil Reyes had a three-run double and the Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-3.
Rookie right-hander Aaron Civale allowed three runs, one earned, in five innings.
The Indians needed a boost after being swept in a three-game series at Tampa Bay.
Cleveland trails Minnesota by 5 ½ games in the AL Central and is a half-game behind the Rays in the race for the first wild-card spot.