Is it time to get worried yet? As if you weren’t already, the White Sox still haven’t managed to get over the hump and they trail the Twins by a half game.
On Monday, Bobby Jenks blew his third save of the year and the Red Sox sent the game into extra frames. Then Brandon McCarthy gave up a solo homerun to Carlos Pena of all people to end it in the tenth. Jim Thome hit his 38th homerun of the season in the 3-2 loss.
Tuesday’s loss was just as tough. Javier Vazquez threw a gem but he gave up one run, which was more then the White Sox offense gave him. He struck out eleven and gave up only three hits in the 1-0 loss.
Jim Thome and Jose Contreras got the job done yesterday and the White Sox ended their skid. Thome went four for four with three runs and a homerun. Jermaine Dye hit homerun number 40. Jose Contreras won his 12th game with a solid outing. He gave up one run on four hits and one walk with nine strikeouts in eight innings.
It’s sad to say, but I’ll actually be rooting for the Tigers for the rest of the week. The Twins and Tigers square off and the White Sox host the Indians. It’d be nice to have that Wild Card lead back by Sunday.
