I didn't see this game; I followed it inconsistently on radio and gamecast thanks to meeting at work. Here's what I know we'll need to know for logging this game:
1) This is the second time Mark Buehrle's made history this year. On
Mother's Day, he became the first pitcher in over 100 years to win a game after allowing seven runs in the first inning. Now he's part of the only time where the first four leadoff batters have homered. David DeJesus, Pablo Ozuna, Emil Brown and Jermaine Dye traded shots leading off the halves of the first two innings.
2) Yet Buehrle won his first game
since June 27, and evened his record to 10-10. June 27 was a long time ago. Hell, it was
my first road trip this summer.
3) Nice to see Scott Podsednik's legs finally working, as he scored easily from first on Paul Konerko's double down the left field line.
4) Bobby Jenks tempted fate in a big way, facing Sox-killing Mike Sweeney with the bases loaded and forcing him into a 5-3 double play. I love Joe Crede's defense.
5) START BRIAN ANDERSON EVERY GAME! HE SAVES RUNS! START BRIAN ANDERSON EVERY GAME! HE SAVES RUNS!
Feel free to fill in any of the gaps.
Record: 72-48 |
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