Jake Peavy allowed two hits over eight innings Friday and the Chicago White Sox slowed Detroit's bid for a division title by downing the Tigers 8-0. The Tigers began the night's action with only a two-game lead over Minnesota in the chase for the American League Central championship and failed to put up a fight against a pitcher who had his second straight outstanding start. In his final appearance of the season, Peavy (9-6) struck out five and walked two while throwing 105 pitches.

Jake Peavy struck out eight over seven innings Friday and combined with three relievers to bring the Chicago White Sox a 2-0 win over Detroit. The loss by the Tigers, combined with a Minnesota victory over Kansas City, cut Detroit's lead over the Twins to two games in the American League Central. The Tigers and Twins will play four times in Detroit beginning next Monday. Chicago acquired Peavy (8-6) from San Diego in July in hopes he could ignite a late rush to the division title.

Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 and Jake Peavy performed in five innings during his first game with the White Sox, as Chicago beat the Kansas City Royals, 13-3.

Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams says he will wait patiently for the possible 2009 major league return of right-hander Jake Peavy. The 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner has been recovering from a strained right-ankle tendon.

Clayton Richard threw six shutout innings and struck out six Friday in San Diego's 4-0 victory over St. Louis. It marked the Padres' first win over the Cardinals in 11 tries. St. Louis entered the contest having won 11 of its last 13 games. But Richard and four relievers cooled the Cards.