Black Sox Blog

Despite batting a dismal .197 on the year with only three home runs, Paul Konerko hit two home runs and led the Sox to a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the third of a four game series.  Konerko hit a lead off home run in the second and the sixth innings to jump start the team and give them the momentum they need to get their bats rolling.  Carlos Quentin added two hits for the squad and Nick Swisher connected on a double.  Overall the Sox offense only had seven hits compared with seven strike outs but Jose Contreras pitched a good enough game for the Sox to come out victorious.  Contreras went six and two-thirds and gave up five hits, one earned run, three walks and three strike outs.  The bullpen also pitched great not giving up a single hit or walk.  No matter how productive the Sox line-up is, a solid pitching performance by the entire pitching staff today will keep the South Side Sluggers in a position to win night in and night out.  The two teams conclude their four game series tomorrow with Javier Vazquez facing off against Daniel Cabrera.