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David Aardsma did more to help the White Sox last night than he did during the 2007 season he spent on the South Side. Aardsma, who had a horrific 6.40 ERA for the Sox, but now has 27 saves for the Mariners, left a fastball up for Alexei Ramirez in the ninth inning while trying to protect a 1-0 lead. The Missile deposited it into the bullpen in left field for his 13th home run to put the Sox ahead to stay, 3-1.

The come-from-behind heroics netted the Sox their first victory all season when trailing after eight innings. They're now 1-49 in that situation, 2-48 when behind after seven innings, and 5-43 when losing after six. It was also unusual for the Sox to win while being outhit, raising their record to 8-42 in that situation.

The beneficiary of Ramirez's blast was John Danks (10-8) , who truly deserved the win. Danks pitched 8.0 innings and gave up only one run on seven hits and a walk, while striking out eight. Bobby "No Stones" Jenks didn't allow a run in the ninth and picked up his 23rd save -- and first since July 20.

Newcomer Alex Rios joined the team, but did not play. Rios, who normally wears Gordon Beckham's No. 15, donned jersey No. 51 instead. Let's hope he becomes as beloved as another No. 51, Dick Butkus, was for the Bears.

With the win, the Sox gained a game on the Tigers, who lost to the Red Sox. The Sox are now 2.0 games behind Detroit and 3.0 games ahead of Minnesota. Go Sox!