Tuesday night was a big win for the White Sox. They're trying to bounce back from that terrible losing streak, looking to beat the Yankees for the second night in a row. Gavin Floyd was stupendous as he completely shut the Yankees down, allowing 2 runs and 4 hits over 8 innings. The Sox scored one run on a Gordon Beckham single in the 5th and didn't score again until Paul Konerko stepped to the plate in the 8th, turning a 97 mph fastball around and parking it in the left field bleachers with a man on. It still amazes me that pitchers continue to try to sneak fastballs past Paulie. He's one of the best fast ball hitters in the game. The bullpen (Santos) was a little shaky in the 9th, Brent Lillibridge picked up Santos with 2 amazing catches to end the game and give Santos the 4 out save (as he had come in with 2 outs in the 8th).
This was a big win for our Sox, the Yankees are a solid team and going into New York and playing in Yankee stadium is never easy to do, especially when you're struggling. The Sox came in, battled all game and got a huge home run out of their captain in the 8th. Gavin Floyd was absolutely stellar. He showed a lot of poise and maturity, keeping the team in the game for 8 innings like that. The Sox are showing signs of heart, they are scrapping so hard right now trying to put wins together and get into a groove.
Brent lillibridge got in for a pinch run in the 8th inning.... and thank God he did, because he took extra bases away from both A-Rod and Cano and no doubt saved the game in the 9th. With a running catch as he smashed against the wall in right on a long drive by A-Rod only to follow it with a game ending diving grab taking heroics away from Cano on the next at bat!
As the offense is starting to come around, this team continues to improve. The pitching staff has really been stepping it up (they know the offense has been struggling). All it comes down to now is waiting for the offense to totally break out, because when they do, we will be rolling people.
We're in New York again tomorrow first pitch is at 6:05 and thats over on WCIU. GO SOX
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