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MLB: Cleve. 4, Chi. White Sox 3 (2nd game)

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Published: Sept. 20, 2011 at 10:31 PM

CLEVELAND, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Asdrubal Cabrera hit a go-ahead homer and Cleveland went deep three times Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, sweeping a doubleheader.

Cabrera's solo blast in the fourth inning broke a 2-2 tie and Kosuke Fukudome added a bases-empty clout in the next frame for the Indians, who also took the first game 4-3.

Travis Hafner went 2-for-4 with a with a two-run homer for Cleveland in the second game.

Fausto Carmona (7-15) lasted six innings to earn the win, allowing three runs on seven hits while walking a pair and striking out three.

Joe Smith, Vinnie Pestano and Chris Perez (35th save) each provided an inning of scoreless relief to wrap up the win.

Chicago's Gavin Floyd (12-12) surrendered four runs on seven hits through 6 2/3 innings.

Alejandro De Aza drove in a pair of runs for the White Sox.

Topics: Asdrubal Cabrera, Travis Hafner, Fausto Carmona, Joe Smith, Chris Perez, Gavin Floyd, Alejandro De Aza
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