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Tommie Harris' wife dies
CHICAGO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Miguel Cabrera put Detroit up early with a two-run home run Thursday and the Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Cabrera finished with three RBI. His homer into the left-field bullpen in the third inning gave Detroit a 2-0 lead and the Tigers were on top 4-0 before Chicago got on the board.
Carlos Guillen was 2-for-2 with three walks, an RBI and three runs scored for Detroit.
Winning pitcher Zach Miner (6-4) allowed two runs and seven hits over six innings.
Carlos Quentin belted a solo homer for the Sox, his 30th home run of the season.
Javier Vazquez (8-10) took the loss. Vazquez struck out eight batters but walked four and gave up five runs and eight hits in seven innings.
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