MINNEAPOLIS -- Torii Hunter had three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Minnesota Twins won 5-3 over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field on Saturday.

Hunter, the designated hitter, also scored a pair of runs as the Twins rallied from an early two-run deficit for their third consecutive victory and climbed to .500 for the first time this season. Minnesota (12-12) will go for the four-game sweep of Chicago on Sunday afternoon.

The White Sox took a 2-0 lead off Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco in the top of the second inning when shortstop Alexei Ramirez scored on a groundout by second baseman Micah Johnson and third baseman Conor Gillaspie scored on a two-out single by center fielder J.B. Shuck, who was thrown out at second trying to stretch the hit to a double.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe countered with a solo homer in the bottom of the inning before Chicago right fielder Avisail Garcia knocked in left fielder Melky Cabrera with a single up the middle in the third.

Hunter's two-run blast in the third tied the game and Minnesota took the lead with two runs in the fifth inning on a single by Plouffe and a sacrifice fly by catcher Kurt Suzuki, which scored Hunter.

Nolasco (1-1), activated off the 15-day disabled list after the game on Friday, earned the victory, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk in five innings of work.

Twins closer Glen Perkins worked a perfect ninth for his eighth save.

White Sox righty Hector Noesi (0-3) took the loss, giving up five runs on five hits and a pair of walks in 4 1/3 innings.

Five Twins relievers combined to throw four shutout innings, allowing just two hits and a walk.

NOTES: White Sox OF Adam Eaton did not play Saturday because of illness. He has missed the last two games. ... Twins RHP Ricky Nolasco (right elbow discomfort) was activated off the 15-day disabled list and made his first start since April 8. ... Twins LHP Brian Duensing (right intercostal strain) was activated off the 15-day disabled list. ... The Twins optioned LHP Tommy Milone and LHP Caleb Thielbar to Triple-A Rochester. ... The White Sox and Twins will play the final game of a four-game series at Target Field on Sunday. Chicago LHP John Danks (1-2, 5.64 ERA) will oppose Minnesota RHP Mike Pelfrey (2-0, 2.25 ERA).