The White Sox, behind the strength of a dominant offensive performance came into the Cell this afternoon and played long ball to take 3 out of 4 from a scuffling Tampa Bay team. Konerko had 2 BOMBS, Bacon (Gordon Beckham) contributed with a solo job in the first. A frustrated Joe Maddon (Rays Manager) was sent to the showers early after arguing a close call at first. Maddon, in an attempt to light a fire under his club stayed out and argued with the umps for another 5 min after being tossed. He (as Hawk would say) got his moneys worth, returning the favor and throwing each and every umpire on the crew out of the game himself!
As of right now the White Sox offense ranks 1st in every offensive category (except stolen bases, they're in 2nd with 11 in that one) and what makes it impressive is the most recent offensive charge has been without Adam Dunn in the lineup. Beckham and Quentin have been mashing the baseball and Konerko (even though he claims he isn't anywhere near where he needs to be offensively) has been earning the captains "C" on his chest. This offense is going to be fun to watch, especially when the weather starts heating up.
The starting pitching has been phenomenal the last few outings and is making it very easy for the offense to relax and score runs. Gavin Floyd was tremendous today as he shut the Rays down all day and really only had trouble in one inning. This pitching rotation is stellar top to bottom, even 5 starter standee Phil Humber came in and shut it down for 6 solid innings yesterday, displaying great poise and damage control. With the exception of one shaky 9th inning 2 nights ago, the White Sox dominated the Rays this entire home opening series and should be walking away with a 4 game sweep.
This pitching staff WILL keep us in games and with the offense we have backing up that staff, Jerry Reinsdorf needs to start dusting off the trophy shelf.
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