Lackey (8-7) held the White Sox to one run on four hits and a walk over six innings Thursday, earning his first win since June 8.

EDGE Analysis

Lackey had gone 0-5 with a 5.73 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in the eight games since his last win, and a matchup against crosstown ace Chris Sale didn't look promising. But he was able to keep the ball in the yard -- something that's been a struggle this year -- and edge out his star counterpart. His combination of veteran savvy and proneness to the long ball is likely to ensure that Lackey's ERA remains in the high threes.