Royal Butt Kicking
Royals 11 White Sox 7- The Sox got off to a fast start this evening playing vintage Ozzie ball. Pablo Ozuna led off with a base hit and immediately stole second. This ignited the Sox, and when the dust cleared they they spotted Jon Garland a 6-0 lead. Things were looking good for our Sox.
Then, the wheels came off. Jon Garland's pitches found too much of the plate all night long, and he was unable to finish the sixth inning. This is the third time in four starts that a White Sox starter has failed to pitch at least six innings. Garland allowed nine earned runs in 5.1 IP, and Matt Thornton was not much better in relief giving up two in 2.2.
The Next Steve Sax?- Am I the only one that thought Pablo Ozuna was reminiscent of the Steve Sax experiment in left field? He looked like he had never fielded a fly ball in his life. I know it was windy at Kauffman Stadium, but I was having some serious flashbacks to Saxxy watching his not so stellar fielding display.
On the plus side defensively, Rob Mackowiak probably made the catch of the year in only the fourth game of the year when he laid out to make a catch down the right field line. It reminded me of a catch that Jermaine Dye made when he slid into the wall in foul ground last year. (I wish I could remember who JD made that catch against.)
Mackowiak was also involved in at least one negative defensive play when he was out of position in backing up Brian Anderson as Anderson attempted a sliding catch. By allowing the ball to get by him, Mackowiak gave up at least one extra base. I could not help but say to myself, "If Jermaine Dye is healthy, he gets that ball." Oh for the days of Scottie Pods and JD in the outfield! Hopefully, they will both be in the lineup tomorrow.
Today was bad, but tomorrow is another day. I hate Mike Sweeney! (However, much like Jim Thome, I would love him if he were on our team.) At least there are still 158 games left to be played. Let's go get them tomorrow!
Then, the wheels came off. Jon Garland's pitches found too much of the plate all night long, and he was unable to finish the sixth inning. This is the third time in four starts that a White Sox starter has failed to pitch at least six innings. Garland allowed nine earned runs in 5.1 IP, and Matt Thornton was not much better in relief giving up two in 2.2.
The Next Steve Sax?- Am I the only one that thought Pablo Ozuna was reminiscent of the Steve Sax experiment in left field? He looked like he had never fielded a fly ball in his life. I know it was windy at Kauffman Stadium, but I was having some serious flashbacks to Saxxy watching his not so stellar fielding display.
On the plus side defensively, Rob Mackowiak probably made the catch of the year in only the fourth game of the year when he laid out to make a catch down the right field line. It reminded me of a catch that Jermaine Dye made when he slid into the wall in foul ground last year. (I wish I could remember who JD made that catch against.)
Mackowiak was also involved in at least one negative defensive play when he was out of position in backing up Brian Anderson as Anderson attempted a sliding catch. By allowing the ball to get by him, Mackowiak gave up at least one extra base. I could not help but say to myself, "If Jermaine Dye is healthy, he gets that ball." Oh for the days of Scottie Pods and JD in the outfield! Hopefully, they will both be in the lineup tomorrow.
Today was bad, but tomorrow is another day. I hate Mike Sweeney! (However, much like Jim Thome, I would love him if he were on our team.) At least there are still 158 games left to be played. Let's go get them tomorrow!
posted by Pat at 11:44 PM
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