This is like the final months of last year, only in fast forward. We’re not even into August yet, and the White Sox are having their collapse. For the first time in a long time, the White Sox don’t have the Wild Card lead. Just as worse, we’re tied with the Twins. I’m almost rooting for the Tigers this weekend as they head to Minnesota.
Brad Radke held the White Sox in check on Monday. After giving Javier Vazquez a two run lead, he fell apart late and the Twins scored three runs in each of the sixth and seventh innings. He dropped to 9-6 on the season. Paul Konerko, Juan Uribe and Brian Anderson all homered in the 7-4 loss.
Tuesday was more of the same because Johan Santana was on the mound. The White Sox actually touched him for three runs but Jose Contreras topped that by giving up four runs on seven hits in seven innings. He’s now lost his last three decisions. Jim Thome hit homerun number 33 and Joe Crede went deep with his 21st.
The White Sox came back from being down 3-0 to tie it up yesterday, but the Twins then scored two runs in each of the fifth and sixth innings. Final was 7-4. Mark Buehrle was roughed up and he’s now a pedestrian 9-9. Jermaine Dye and Rob Mackowiak both homered.
Next up is three games against the Orioles. The Sox have to take care of business here against a mediocre team because they have an even better chance of making up some ground next week when they face the Royals.
