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Third to first

• Carlton Fisk threw out one of Sunday's first pitches to assistant hitting coach Harold Baines.

• The White Sox entered Sunday featuring the third-best home ERA in the American League at 3.00.

• Following Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Rays, the White Sox optioned outfielder Blake Tekotte to Triple-A Charlotte. They will make a corresponding roster move before Tuesday's series opener in Texas. It will most likely be the addition of an eighth reliever.

Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin.
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