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Peavy wins in return, De Aza and Rios spark slumping offense as White Sox beat Mets 6-3

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy winds up during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (The Associated Press)

Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza, left, is greeted by Alexei Ramirez after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (The Associated Press)

Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball in his return from a balky back, Alejandro De Aza had a leadoff homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday night to split their two-game interleague series.

Alex Rios homered among his three hits and knocked in two runs for the White Sox. Conor Gillaspie blooped a two-run double off Jeremy Hefner (0-4) as Chicago's struggling hitters finally found a few holes.

Rios also had an RBI double and Paul Konerko a run-scoring single to help the last-place White Sox take the finale of a 4-4 road trip.

Peavy (4-1) got some prime help on defense from shortstop Alexei Ramirez and center fielder Dewayne Wise.