Leody Taveras hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to put Seattle ahead and the Mariners topped the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their fifth win in six games

Leody Taveras hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on a windy Wednesday afternoon to win their seventh consecutive road series.

Leody Taveras hit the decisive home run in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners bested the White Sox 6-5.

The Seattle Mariners will look to bounce back from their second shutout loss of the season when they bid to secure a road series victory from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

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Officially signed by the team Tuesday afternoon, Adrian Houser moved right into the Chicago White Sox rotation by starting in the evening.

Matt Thaiss has been a steady presence behind the plate, and the Sox' No. 2 prospect, Kyle Teel, is knocking on the door from Triple-A Charlotte.

After a more than 90-minute rain delay, the Seattle Mariners lost 1-0 on Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. The eighth inning loomed large, as the Mariners had multiple opportunities to score,