For the first time, the White Sox played an extra game to get into the postseason. They hosted the Twins in the 163rd contest of the year, known as the Blackout Game, and won, 1-0, to clinch the Central Division title. John Danks threw eight shutout innings, Jim Thome belted what turned out to be the game-winning home run and Ken Griffey Jr. threw out Michael Cuddyer at home after A.J. Pierzynski held the ball despite a violent home-plate collision. The Sox won the division with a record of 89-7