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LOS ANGELES -- John Danks may have solved his problems away from home. Deacon Jones Jersey . The left-hander and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Leury Garcia hit his first major league home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Wednesday in the rubber game of a three-game series. Danks (4-5) allowed only two hits and one run and struck out five in 7 1-3 inning for his first road win in more than six weeks. He entered the game 1-3 with a 6.83 ERA in five road starts this season. "Weve done a lot of mechanical changes and a lot of work on the side in between starts," he said. "Just been trying to stay behind the ball and keep my lanes. I was falling off and it was causing me to lose velocity and lose location, a bad combination. "Ive got to keep working on it, but Im feeling good and I feel like Im on a bit of a roll right now." He also had an infield single in the sixth inning, his second hit in 28 career plate appearances. "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut," he chuckled. "Thats pure luck right there." Dee Gordon led off the first with a bunt single, but Danks didnt allow another hit until the eighth, when Gordon doubled down the left field line to end his night. Danks threw 107 pitches and didnt allow a baserunner past second base. He walked three and hit two batters, but worked around those miscues. "I felt like I was able to make a pitch when I needed to," he said. "It wasnt as sharp as Id like but I guess you can call it effectively wild." A pair of longballs helped put him in position for the win. Garcia was homerless in his first 74 career games, but ended that drought in impressive fashion. The 23-yer old Dominican belted a first-pitch fastball from Josh Beckett deep over the centre field fence, an estimated 400 feet, to stake Chicago to a 1-0 lead. "He has power, its just more of his game is hitting on the ground," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "He hit it at the right time of day thats for sure. Ball carries earlier here, if it was later in the night it may not have gone out." Dunn followed Garcia the next inning, hitting a 2-2 cutter into the right field stands for his ninth homer of the season. The Dodgers were able to get on the scoreboard once Danks left the game. Reliever Zach Putnam entered after Gordons double, and walked Yasiel Puig. Gordon came home on a Hanley Ramirez fielders choice. Scott Downs then entered and induced Adrian Gonzalez to ground out to end the threat. Chicago closer Ronald Belisario slammed the door on his former team in the ninth, retiring the side in order for his fifth save and sending the Dodgers to their sixth loss in eight games. "I really think you should talk to (the players), Im tired of answering questions honestly," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "Were just not that good. Were just not getting it done." Beckett (3-3) delivered a quality start but suffered his second consecutive loss since throwing a no-hitter against Philadelphia on May 25. The right-hander went six innings and allowed two runs and nine hits, walked two and struck out six. Relievers Brandon League, Brian Wilson and Jamey Wright each threw a scoreless inning of relief, but the strong pitching wasnt enough for the Dodgers with Danks at his best. Notes: A moment of silence was held before the game for Don Zimmer, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 83. Zimmer played for the Dodgers from 1954-59 and in 1963... Injured Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford went through a full pre-game workout that included batting practice. He is on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle and is eligible to be activated May 12 ... Beckett reached 2,000 career innings after completing the fourth inning ... 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With nothing tangible at stake, the Raptors turned in their most impressive outing of the fall in their seventh and second to last exhibition tilt against their stiffest competition yet, but they lost a couple starters in the process. http://www.footballramsshop.us/authentic-nolan-cromwell-rams-jersey/ .com) - Jahlil Okafor had 21 points, Tyus Jones scored 16 with 10 assists and No.Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has dismissed his New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen’s suggestion that the All Blacks are the underdogs for Saturday’s Test in Dublin. New Zealands 18-match winning streak was halted by Ireland earlier this month as they went down 40-29 in Chicago, a historic first success for the Irish in 29 Tests against the world champions.The All Blacks bounced back from that defeat to thump Italy 68-10 in Rome last weekend and the bookmakers have installed them as around the 1/9 favourites to follow that up at the Aviva Stadium, a price Schmidt appears to agree with. Youd love to think that were favourites wouldnt you? said Schmidt. But I wouldnt suggest that Steve Hansen becomes a bookmaker! Ireland vs New Zealand November 19, 2016, 4:45pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass I think were at about 6/1, not that were allowed to indulge in that. Its a bit better than the 13/1 we were in Chicago.You certainly wouldnt put us as favourites. I think everyone is due a hiccup.Schmidt also believes Hansen was not indulging in mind games by branding Ireland as favourites for the rematch in Dublin. Jack McGrath of Ireland celebrates following his teams 40-29 victory over New Zealand I dont think so, I know Steve pretty well, said Schmidt.Based on a recent result hes put his summation on that. I dont think he believes well pay too much heed to that, because we know the quality they have. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to wattch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Part of that quality is their coaching team. Greg Gaines Jersey. I learned a lot off some of the people who are involved there.I think they are still in a really strong position.We just want to try to focus on our own performance, try to use Chicago as a reference point. Robbie Henshaw crashes over to score Irelands fifth try against New Zealand in Chicago I certainly dont believe that there was any disrespect from the All Blacks or arrogance in Chicago.Weve got huge respect for them, how could you not have for a team thats won the last two World Cups. Liam Neeson narrates Irelands 2023 Rugby World Cup bid promo. Watch it here... Credit: Irish Rugby Watch Ireland v New Zealand live on Sky Sports 2 HD on Saturday from 4.45pm. Catch the match for £6.99 with a NOW TV pass. 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