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MINNEAPOLIS -- When Todd Frazier was acquired by the White Sox last December, there was an expectation he would add a powerful component to the Chicago lineup.He has.Frazier homered for the second straight game, Adam Eaton had four hits and the White Sox pulled away to beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4 on Friday night.Fraziers homer was his 35th of the year and established a record for a Chicago third baseman. White Sox manager Robin Ventura hit 34 in 1996.He told me he was going to take me out the other day and not let me play for the rest of the season, Frazier said smiling. It was all fun. . Halfway during the year it was kind of the goal that I wanted to get him.Added Ventura, who briefly playfully avoided Frazier in the dugout after the hit: Youre proud of him.Carlos Rodon (6-8) tied a season-high with seven innings pitched for his career-high fourth straight win as the White Sox ended a four-game losing streak.Rodon wasnt as sharp as his previous five outings when he was 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA, with each one a quality start. He allowed seven hits, four runs -- three earned -- and hit two batters, but was more successful later in the game, retiring eight of the final nine hitters he faced.I made a good adjustment late, Rodon said. Going in wasnt working, so I decided to go up and in.Brian Dozier homered for Minnesota, which ended a 13-game losing streak Thursday. The Twins have the majors worst record at 50-85.Starter Kyle Gibson (5-9), who had given up one earned run in 12 2/3 innings against Chicago this season, allowed five in 5 2/3 innings on Friday. The right-hander has allowed 30 earned runs in 39 2/3 innings over his past seven starts -- including a complete game allowing three runs Aug. 17 in Atlanta -- to push his season ERA to 5.31.I dont know, Gibson said. Its been kind of frustrating ever since in Atlanta. I thought I kind of turned the corner and made an adjustment. Its been a couple times this year where I feel like Ive been on the verge of kind of figuring something out and then a big inning happens or a bad start happens.Leading 5-4, Jose Abreu singled up the middle on a less-than-full swing to score two runs in a three-run eighth. Eaton had an RBI single and Melky Cabrera a two-run single in the ninth.Chicago tied a season-high with 16 hits. It had 15 in Thursdays 8-5 loss.Its refreshing, Frazier said. We should have done a lot more like that, but just couldnt do it.Doziers three-run homer gave the Twins a 3-1 lead in the third. It was the 33rd of the season for the second baseman, who hit 13 in August and has a majors-best 19 since the All-Star break.ABREU STAYS HOTAbreu was 3 for 6 with an RBI and has reached base in a career-high 29 straight games, the longest run by a White Sox player since Juan Pierre had a 29-game streak six years ago. Abreu has 11 hits in 23 at-bats in his last five games. He had three hits, including a home run Thursday, and hit .362 with eight home runs and 18 RBI in August.TRAINERS ROOMWhite Sox: SS Tim Anderson, who left Thursdays game with a bruised right calf, did not play. The rookie, who has hit safely in 21 of his last 24 games, is day to day.Twins: LHP Buddy Boshers was reinstated from the 15-day DL after missing 20 games with left elbow inflammation. ... 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Injuries can excuse only so many things, as the on-field product is clearly in need of several upgrades, and many of the off-field items -- none more important than a new stadium -- are still undecided.Whats goodDespite playing in one of the worst environments, according to fans, the Rays remain one of the more affordable attractions in sports, as they are in the top 25 for affordability and bang for the buck. Their average ticket price is about $10 below that of the rest of the league, and there is a limited amount of free parking most games, along with free parking for all vehicles containing four or more passengers on Sundays. You can bring your own food into the park, but concession prices -- $10 for a hot dog plus soda -- are relatively affordable if you dont. Once youre inside, there are a number of family-friendly attractions designed to keep the attention of younger fans, including the interactive touch tank in center field.Whats badIts a chicken-and-egg scenario when it comes to ownership and attendance, which rank 116th and 117th, respectively. Owner Stu Sternberg has not been willing to increase what is already a meager payroll, often using poor attendance as a crutch.dddddddddddd Fans, meanwhile, say he needs to put more into the team before they will support with their own money. The poor condition and location of Tropicana Field do nothing to bridge the gap. The club has received permission to look outside of Pinellas County for a new home, but progress has come at a snails pace. This means the standoff between the ownerships bankroll and the fans wallets will continue indefinitely.Whats newOver the past few seasons, the Rays have been known for their overachieving group of young, likable players who, despite the size of their paychecks, were able to go toe-to-toe with the beasts of the East. They were led by a strong-willed manager who thought outside the box and was not afraid to speak out on any issue. That has all but gone out the window. Evan Longoria and Chris Archer are fine players and ambassadors, but beyond those two, there isnt much in terms of star quality. Kevin Cash, in his second year as manager, seems more likely to choose the safety of Joe Girardis binder than the quirkiness of Joe Maddons glasses, and the club fired its hitting coach, Derek Shelton, with just weeks left in the season. The result in these standings is not unlike the fall in the AL East: a whopping 44-spot drop in coaching and a 60-spot free fall for the roster.Next: Miami Marlins?| Full rankings ' ' '