Ten ugly things about this one:
10. Nick Swisher and Juan Uribe's collision, with Uribe making the catch.
9. Orlando Cabrera and Carlos Quentin colliding, with the ball falling between them.
8. John Danks nearly getting decapitated by a Brad Hawpe liner (but Cabrera made the play behind him).
7. Carlos Quentin's three-strikeout night, with two on check swings. He was nearly ejected after slamming his bat.
6. Willy Taveras' five steals, including one on a pitchout on which A.J. Pierzynski double-clutched.
5. Pierzynski's night behind the plate overall. Along with the five steals allowed, he also lost a couple pitches in the dirt that he probably should've blocked.
4. Nick Masset's fielding and throwing error which allowed the second run to score.
3. Striking out 11 times on the night overall.
2. Watching Jorge De La Rosa and Jason Grilli manhandle the Sox lineup for 10 of those strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.
1. Brian Anderson was the only guy who hit the ball hard all evening, and it was an at-em ball to Matt Holliday on the warning track.
Record: 38-30 |
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