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Sunday, July 13, 2008

White Sox 9

Rangers 7

That Was Close!

John Danks pitched another outstanding game Saturday night. Pitching his first ever start in his hometown in front of family and friends, Danks went 7 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on seven hits, while striking out eight. At one point he had retired 14 straight batters. Pretty great numbers for pitching in a very hitter friendly park and also against one of the top offensive teams in baseball.

At one point in the game, the Sox had an 8-2 lead. But a shaky bullpen of late did just enough to hold down a very powerful Ranger offense to escape with a 9-7 victory. Alexei Ramirez ended the game with a great play at second base and threw out Josh Hamilton by an eyelash at first. By the way, Josh Hamilton only has 95 RBI right now. He is a machine.

Some other highlights from tonights game:

Jim Thome - 2 for 4, HR, 4 RBI
Paul Konerko - 4 for 4, HR, 2 RBI
Carlos Quentin - 2 for 5, Double, 2 RBI

Some not so good news that came from this game happened in the top of the third inning. A.J. Pierzynski was hit by a pitch on his left foot. At the time he stayed in the game to run the bases and even caught the bottom of the third inning. But when his spot came up again in the top of the fourth, Toby Hall came in to replace him. The Sox reported that Pierzynski left with a lower left leg contusion (deep bruise). I am sure he will get the day off tomorrow to get an extra day off to go along with the All-Star break. Tonight Pierzynski caught his 1,000th career game.

posted by EJ # 12:01 AM

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