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CHICAGO -- James Shields insisted career win No. 130 was just like every other one. He offered no sign of relief or satisfaction. There was just praise for his defense and a big smile.It was simply time to move on.Shields broke out of a slump with 6 2/3 innings against one of baseballs worst lineups, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Wednesday night.It was coming out of his hand better and he was finishing, White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. Locating better as well. Just the way it was out of his hand, it was getting better and better.Shields (3-9) allowed one run and eight hits in his first win since he tossed seven scoreless innings for San Diego at Milwaukee on May 12. The right-hander got hit hard after he was acquired by Chicago in a trade June 4, going 0-2 with a 15.80 ERA in his first four starts.It was a tough stretch, he said. Its nice to get off the schneid there and get a win, but I dont really focus on that kind of stuff. Ive been around this game for a long time, but my main focus is to win games for this team right now.Todd Frazier, Brett Lawrie and Tyler Saladino homered for the White Sox, who improved to 7-1 against the Twins after losing 4-0 in the series opener on Tuesday. Saladino and Tim Anderson each had two hits and two RBI.Chicago carried a 9-1 lead into the ninth, but Max Keplers two-run double got Minnesota within three with two out. Nate Jones then came in with runners on second and third and retired Eduardo Escobar on a fly ball to left for his second save.Somehow we got the tying run to the plate there in the ninth inning, manager Paul Molitor. But it was too big of a deficit.Eduardo Nunez homered on Shields second pitch of the game, but it was a mostly frustrating night for Minnesota at the plate. The Twins, who rank near the bottom of the majors in several offensive categories, went 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base.Nunez finished with three hits and Brian Dozier extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a double in the sixth. Dozier also has at least one extra-base hit in a franchise-record 10 straight games.Minnesota had a chance to tie it at 2 in the fifth, but Kurt Suzuki was cut down by Adam Eatons major league-best 11th assist when he tried to score on Nunezs double to the wall in right. Suzuki was basically forced to head home when Nunez nearly ran him over near third.Kurt has to be somewhat protective of the catch, Molitor said. Nunies focus was more on where the ball was rolling than the runner in front of him and we got into a tough spot there. We ended up losing an opportunity.Saladino belted a solo shot against Ricky Nolasco in the bottom half, and the White Sox broke it open with five runs in the sixth. Frazier led off with his 22nd homer and Anderson contributed a two-run single.Nolasco (3-6) was charged with seven runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings in his second straight loss.I felt fine, a lot better than the last start, Nolasco said. Good enough that I thought we could salvage the game there for the last few innings, but it just didnt work out.MISSING MELKYWhite Sox outfielder Melky Cabrera had an MRI on his ailing right wrist and will miss a couple of days with a mild sprain.Its difficult because I want to play, but the doctors said the best for me right now is just to take a rest for a couple of days because I have inflammation there, Cabrera said through a translator.WORTH NOTINGThe White Sox optioned left-hander Matt Purke to Triple-A Charlotte after the win. They said they will make a corresponding move before the series finale.TRAINERS ROOMTwins: Molitor said RHP Phil Hughes has peace of mind after learning he needs season-ending shoulder surgery, explaining his fatigue and loss of velocity. It spoke to the fact that he had trouble sustaining himself and stiffening, Molitor said. Hughes, already sidelined with a knee injury, is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday.White Sox: RHP Zach Putnam is working out while he rests his ailing right elbow. Season-ending surgery is a possibility. Obviously the goal is to avoid that if possible, he said. I think we are going to give it the old college try and try to see if we can get through the rest of the season without having to do a procedure.UP NEXTLeft-handers Tommy Milone of the Twins and Carlos Rodon of the White Sox face off in the series finale on Thursday. Milone (0-2, 5.33 ERA) is 4-1 with a 2.02 ERA in his career against the White Sox. Rodon (2-6, 4.09 ERA) is winless in his last five starts despite a 3.41 ERA for that stretch.---Jay Cohen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap Swell Bottle Brush Australia . In what the team had called a retirement, Ryan said Thursday that he is resigning as chief executive of the Rangers in a move effective at the end of this month. Swell Liberty London Bottle . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres. http://www.swellbottleaustralia.com/ . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. Swell Water Bottle Sale 17 Oz . Aside from the trilogy main event title fight, there are a number of intriguing matchups in the heavyweight, welterweight and lightweight divisions. Swell Water Bottle Clearance . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. VIENNA -- Seeing Wales concede the lead twice away in Austria was frustrating for Gareth Bale on the road to the World Cup.There was also relief for the Wales captain, knowing the Euro 2016 semifinalists underperformed yet still drew 2-2 on Thursday against a team that went through World Cup qualifying unbeaten.Marko Arnautovic twice came to the hosts rescue in their second World Cup qualifier in Group D where Wales, Serbia, Austria, and Ireland are separated only on goal difference at the top.We know we werent at our best tonight -- it was a difficult game, Bale told British broadcaster Sky Sports. But this is what weve grown up to do. We grind out results when we need them.When we dont play well, we defend solidly as a team, and we get something from the game. We are a little bit frustrated.Wales took the lead with a slick goal in the 22nd minute, with Joe Allen volleying into the net. It was canceled out inside six minutes by Stoke teammate Arnautovics downward header.Austria conceded again in clumsy circumstances just before halftime. Sam Vokes flicked on Bales long throw-in, James Chester prodded goalward, and goalkeeper Robert Almer saved. But the rebound hit Kevin Wimmer, who inadvertently diverted the ball into hiis own net.dddddddddddd.Three minutes in the second half, though, Arnautovic equalized again after seizing on Allens misdirected pass and darting through a huge hole in the Wales defense.We were riding our luck at times, Wales manager Chris Coleman said. We were making trouble for ourselves and thats not like us. Normally we have a bit more authority in possession and we didnt do that tonight.We were indecisive and Austria could smell that on us.While Wales, Serbia, Austria and Ireland are on four points, Georgia and Moldova remain on zero points.IRELAND 1, GEORGIA 0Captain Seamus Coleman scored his first international goal in the second half after two helpful deflections opened up an unlikely path to goal.Later in the game in Dublin, Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady was carried from the field on a stretcher while wearing an oxygen mask following a clash of heads with Georgia defender Solomon Kverkvelia. Brady was taken to a hospital from the stadium after being concussed.MOLDOVA 0, SERBIA 3Serbia has its first win in Group D thanks to goals from Filip Kostic, Branislav Ivanovic and Dusan Tadic. ' ' '