Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa delivered two-run doubles in a five-run second inning and Andrew Benintendi homered to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Chicago (56-90) won for the eighth time in 10 games, holding on after thwarting the Rays' impromptu bullpen day.

Tyler Gilbert struck out Brandon Lowe with two runners in scoring position to end the game and pick up his first career save. Grant Taylor started the ninth inning for Chicago but left with a strained groin after issuing a leadoff walk. Wikelman Gonzalez got the first two outs.

Tampa Bay (72-73) fell 5 games behind the Seattle Mariners in a crowded race for the third American League wild-card spot. Seattle played later on Wednesday.

With right-hander Ryan Pepiot scratched

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