3 was the magic number for the White Sox on Friday night.
The Sox had 3 new players to the starting lineup. Jim Thome and Chris Getz returned after sitting out a few games with injuries, and Scott Podsednik was recalled and started in the outfield.
First Mark Burhrle gave up only 3 runs in 6 innings of work.
Thome drove in 3 runs after the Sox put 3 runners on base ahead of his double off the wall in the 7th inning.
Getz had a 3 base hit of his own to give the Sox the lead in the 8th.
Bobby Jenks got the last 3 outs to secure the victory.
Thome has reached base in 29 straight games at Texas, dating to 1998
