"Big innings have been brutal for the White Sox. They haven't kept opponents out of them. Their offense hasn't had one.

There were no big innings Monday for the Sox, but a big night for Paul Konerko. His second multihomer game of the season and a strong outing by left-hander Mark Buehrle (2-3) helped secure a victory.

Konerko's seventh and eighth homers and a sacrifice fly drove in four of the Sox' six runs in a 6-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles that snapped a five-game losing streak and prevented a four-game sweep by the Orioles.

The Sox led 6-0 in the ninth. Buehrle (62/3 innings) and Jesse Crain (11/3) held the Orioles scoreless.

Chris Sale entered in the ninth, getting two quick outs before hitting Nick Markakis with a pitch. Derrek Lee followed with a homer, his second of the season.

Sale gave up another single and walk, and manager Ozzie Guillen summoned Sergio Santos, who struck out Adam Jones to end the game and earn his third save."