That Thin Chicago Air
The air must still be too thin for White Sox pitchers. They gave up 8 runs today, which brings their grand total to 20 runs allowed in just 2 games. Starting pitcher Jon Garland was the main cuplrit today, although Matt Thornton and Andrew Sisco helped in relief.
On the plus side, Darrin Erstad has been earning his keep. After homering yesterday, he reached base three times and had a stolen base this afternoon. Pitching wise, Mike MacDougal and David Aardsma both threw the ball exceptionally well today. Jim Thome and Tadahito Iguchi homered for the Sox, and Joe Crede delivered a clutch two out base hit, which gave the Sox a short-lived 7-5 lead.
I should mention one more thing. Larry Vanover needs to be fined for this game! Vanover, the homeplate umpire for today's game, was consistently inconsistent with his tiny strikezone all game long. To his credit, he was equally unfair to both teams' pitchers, but he played a major role in the fifteen runs that were scored. Yes, Larry, it is possible for a breaking ball to be a strike. Get a clue!
On the plus side, Darrin Erstad has been earning his keep. After homering yesterday, he reached base three times and had a stolen base this afternoon. Pitching wise, Mike MacDougal and David Aardsma both threw the ball exceptionally well today. Jim Thome and Tadahito Iguchi homered for the Sox, and Joe Crede delivered a clutch two out base hit, which gave the Sox a short-lived 7-5 lead.
I should mention one more thing. Larry Vanover needs to be fined for this game! Vanover, the homeplate umpire for today's game, was consistently inconsistent with his tiny strikezone all game long. To his credit, he was equally unfair to both teams' pitchers, but he played a major role in the fifteen runs that were scored. Yes, Larry, it is possible for a breaking ball to be a strike. Get a clue!
posted by Pat at 11:52 PM
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