MLB: Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland 4

CLEVELAND, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Paul Konerko smashed a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning Wednesday, giving the Chicago White Sox a 6-4 victory over Cleveland.

Trailing 4-1 entering the frame, the Chisox stunned Cleveland with five runs in the late going to complete a three-game sweep of the Indians and log a crucial comeback victory as they chase the Minnesota Twins for the American League Central title.

Alexi Ramirez pulled Chicago to within two runs with a one-out solo shot off Indians starter Carlos Carrasco, who was lifted after then walking Juan Pierre.

One out later, reliever Justin Germano (0-1) walked Alex Rios and Konerko followed with a long blast to left to put Chicago up 5-4.

The Chisox added an insurance run in the top of the ninth and Chris Sale collected his first major league save despite walking a pair of Indians in the bottom of the frame.

The victory went to Tony Pena (4-2), who allowed one run in three innings of work.

Manny Ramirez went 1-for-3 in his debut for the Chisox, who entered the game trailing Minnesota by four games in the AL Central.

Shin-Soo Choo and Jayson Nix each had three hits for the Indians.