GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: AL: CHI WHITE SOX (66-86) at MINNESOTA (75-77)

AL: CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">CHI WHITE SOX (1) VS MINNESOTA (7) - FINAL

CHI WHITE SOX ab r h rbi bb so lob avg
J Owens cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .266
J Fields 3b 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .249
D Erstad 1b 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .250
P Konerko dh 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .257
a-L Terrero ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230
J Dye rf 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .250
S Podsednik lf 4 0 1 0 0 3 1 .244
J Uribe ss 3 0 1 1 0 1 1 .230
D Richar 2b 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .232
D Lucy c 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 .200

Totals 33 1 6 1 0 11 6

a-grounded to shortstop for P Konerko in the 9th.

BATTING: 2B - J Dye (33, K Slowey); S Podsednik (11, K Slowey). 3B - J Fields
(1, K Slowey). RBI - J Uribe (65). 2-out RBI - J Uribe. Runners left in scoring
position, 2 out - J Uribe 1, D Erstad 2. Team LOB - 5.

FIELDING: DP: 1 (J Fields-D Richar-D Erstad).


MINNESOTA ab r h rbi bb so lob avg
J Bartlett ss 4 1 2 0 1 0 1 .268
J Kubel lf 4 2 2 0 1 2 2 .270
J Mauer c 5 0 0 1 0 1 4 .288
T Hunter cf 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 .290
J Tyner cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
J Morneau dh 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 .274
M Cuddyer rf 4 0 2 4 0 0 1 .274
G Jones 1b 4 1 1 1 0 2 4 .175
B Buscher 3b 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .262
A Casilla 2b 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .236

Totals 34 7 11 7 5 10 17

BATTING: 3B - J Bartlett (7, M Thornton). HR - G Jones (1, 2nd inning off G
Floyd 0 on, 2 Out). RBI - G Jones (3), M Cuddyer 4 (80), B Buscher (8), J Mauer
(58). 2-out RBI - G Jones, B Buscher. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out -
B Buscher 1, J Mauer 1, A Casilla 1. GIDP - M Cuddyer. Team LOB - 8.

BASERUNNING: SB - J Kubel (5, 2nd base off G Floyd/D Lucy).


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CHI WHITE SOX - 010 000 000 -- 1
MINNESOTA - 010 003 30x -- 7
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CHI WHITE SOX ip h r er bb so hr era
G Floyd (L, 1-5) 5 2/3 7 4 4 3 7 1 5.71
M Myers 2/3 2 3 3 2 0 0 4.19
E Wassermann 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.45
M Thornton 1 2/3 1 0 0 0 3 0 4.89

MINNESOTA ip h r er bb so hr era
K Slowey (W, 4-0) 7 4 1 1 0 9 0 4.57
M Guerrier 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2.21
J Nathan 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.98

E Wassermann pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

IBB - T Hunter (by M Myers). Pitches-strikes: G Floyd 101-57; M Myers 25-12;
E Wassermann 3-2; M Thornton 25-17; K Slowey 99-75; M Guerrier 26-17; J Nathan
11-9. Ground balls-fly balls: G Floyd 6-4; M Myers 1-1; E Wassermann 0-0; M
Thornton 2-0; K Slowey 4-8; M Guerrier 2-0; J Nathan 1-1. Batters faced: G
Floyd 26; M Myers 6; E Wassermann 1; M Thornton 6; K Slowey 25; M Guerrier 5; J
Nathan 3.

UMPIRES: HP--Brian Knight. 1B--Lance Barksdale. 2B--Tim Welke. 3B--Jim
Reynolds.

T--2:43. Att--29,382.
Weather: INDOORS</div>

 

AL: CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA

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AL
CHI WHITE SOX 1
MINNESOTA 7 FINAL</div>

 

AL: CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA

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CHI WHITE SOX (1) AT MINNESOTA (7) - HOW THEY SCORED
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CHI WHITE SOX 2ND: P Konerko fouled out to catcher. J Dye doubled to deep
left. S Podsednik struck out looking. J Uribe singled to center, J Dye
scored. D Richar flied out to left. (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1,
MINNESOTA 0.

MINNESOTA 2ND: J Morneau struck out swinging. M Cuddyer flied out to
center. G Jones homered to center. B Buscher struck out swinging. (1 Run,
1 Hit, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

MINNESOTA 6TH: J Kubel singled to center. J Mauer struck out swinging,
J Kubel stole second. T Hunter singled to left, J Kubel to third. J Morneau
walked, T Hunter to second. M Cuddyer singled to left, J Kubel and T Hunter
scored, J Morneau to second. G Jones flied out to center. B Buscher singled
to right, J Morneau scored, M Cuddyer to third. M Myers relieved G Floyd.
A Casilla flied out to left. (3 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1,
MINNESOTA 4.

MINNESOTA 7TH: J Bartlett singled to left. J Kubel singled to left,
J Bartlett to third. J Mauer grounded out to second, J Bartlett scored, J Kubel
to second. T Hunter intentionally walked. J Morneau walked, J Kubel to third,
T Hunter to second. E Wassermann relieved M Myers. M Cuddyer singled to
center, J Kubel and T Hunter scored, J Morneau to second. M Thornton relieved
E Wassermann. G Jones struck out swinging. B Buscher grounded out to first.
(3 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 7.</div>

 

AL: CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA

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CHI WHITE SOX (1) AT MINNESOTA (7) - EVENT LOG
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Chi White Sox Starting Lineups -- J Owens CF, J Fields 3B, D Erstad 1B,
P Konerko DH, J Dye RF, S Podsednik LF, J Uribe SS, D Richar 2B, D Lucy C,
G Floyd RHP.

Minnesota Starting Lineups -- J Bartlett SS, J Kubel LF, J Mauer C, T Hunter CF,
J Morneau DH, M Cuddyer RF, G Jones 1B, B Buscher 3B, A Casilla 2B, K Slowey RHP.

Umpires -- Brian Knight (HP), Lance Barksdale (1B), Tim Welke (2B),
Jim Reynolds (3B).

Gametime Weather: INDOORS.


CHI WHITE SOX 1ST: J Owens grounded out to first. J Fields popped out
to shortstop. D Erstad struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)
CHI WHITE SOX 0, MINNESOTA 0.

MINNESOTA 1ST: J Bartlett walked. J Kubel struck out looking. J Mauer
flied out to left. T Hunter struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)
CHI WHITE SOX 0, MINNESOTA 0.

CHI WHITE SOX 2ND: P Konerko fouled out to catcher. J Dye doubled to deep
left. S Podsednik struck out looking. J Uribe singled to center, J Dye
scored. D Richar flied out to left. (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1,
MINNESOTA 0.

MINNESOTA 2ND: J Morneau struck out swinging. M Cuddyer flied out to
center. G Jones homered to center. B Buscher struck out swinging. (1 Run,
1 Hit, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

CHI WHITE SOX 3RD: D Lucy grounded out to second. J Owens struck out
looking. J Fields tripled to right. D Erstad flied out to left. (0 Runs,
1 Hit, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

MINNESOTA 3RD: A Casilla struck out swinging. J Bartlett grounded out to
shortstop. J Kubel walked. J Mauer flied out to center. (0 Runs, 0 Hits,
0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

CHI WHITE SOX 4TH: P Konerko struck out looking. J Dye struck out
swinging. S Podsednik struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)
CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

MINNESOTA 4TH: T Hunter grounded out to second. J Morneau singled to left.
M Cuddyer grounded into double play, third to second to first, J Morneau out
at second.(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

CHI WHITE SOX 5TH: J Uribe struck out swinging. D Richar flied out to
right. D Lucy struck out looking. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1,
MINNESOTA 1.

MINNESOTA 5TH: G Jones struck out looking. B Buscher grounded out to
third. A Casilla reached on infield single to second. J Bartlett grounded
out to third. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

CHI WHITE SOX 6TH: J Owens grounded out to third. J Fields struck out
swinging. D Erstad flied out to center. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE
SOX 1, MINNESOTA 1.

MINNESOTA 6TH: J Kubel singled to center. J Mauer struck out swinging,
J Kubel stole second. T Hunter singled to left, J Kubel to third. J Morneau
walked, T Hunter to second. M Cuddyer singled to left, J Kubel and T Hunter
scored, J Morneau to second. G Jones flied out to center. B Buscher singled
to right, J Morneau scored, M Cuddyer to third. M Myers relieved G Floyd.
A Casilla flied out to left. (3 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1,
MINNESOTA 4.

CHI WHITE SOX 7TH: P Konerko popped out to shortstop. J Dye grounded out
to first. S Podsednik doubled to left. J Uribe flied out to right. (0 Runs,
1 Hit, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 4.

MINNESOTA 7TH: J Bartlett singled to left. J Kubel singled to left,
J Bartlett to third. J Mauer grounded out to second, J Bartlett scored, J Kubel
to second. T Hunter intentionally walked. J Morneau walked, J Kubel to third,
T Hunter to second. E Wassermann relieved M Myers. M Cuddyer singled to
center, J Kubel and T Hunter scored, J Morneau to second. M Thornton relieved
E Wassermann. G Jones struck out swinging. B Buscher grounded out to first.
(3 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 7.

CHI WHITE SOX 8TH: M Guerrier relieved K Slowey. D Richar grounded out to
second. D Lucy struck out swinging. J Owens reached on infield single to
second. J Fields singled to left, J Owens to third. D Erstad grounded out to
shortstop. (0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 7.

MINNESOTA 8TH: A Casilla struck out swinging. J Bartlett tripled to right.
J Kubel struck out swinging. J Mauer grounded out to second. (0 Runs, 1 Hit,
0 Errors) CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 7.

CHI WHITE SOX 9TH: J Nathan relieved M Guerrier. J Tyner in center field.
L Terrero hit for P Konerko. L Terrero grounded out to shortstop. J Dye fouled
out to first. S Podsednik struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)
CHI WHITE SOX 1, MINNESOTA 7.</div>

 

Slowey quiets White Sox offense in Twins' victory

<h3>MINNESOTA 7, CHI WHITE SOX 1</h3>By Brian Hall
PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer


MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) - Rookie pitcher Kevin Slowey is buildinghis case to be a part of the Minnesota Twins' rotation nextseason.


Slowey put together the best start of his short major leaguecareer in dominating the White Sox over a career-high seveninnings and Michael Cuddyer added four RBI in a 7-1 victory overthe Chicago White Sox on Sunday.


With ace lefthander Johan Santana a free agent after next seasonand likely able to get premium dollars in the open market, theusually frugal Twins might not be able to make a move on thetwo-time Cy Young winner this offseason.


Moreover, starter Carlos Silva is a free agent after this seasonand the status of Francisco Liriano is still up in the airafter he sat out the entire season coming off of elbow surgery.

After two appearances out of the bullpen, Slowey (4-0) hasstrung together two consecutive impressive outings together.The 23-year-old has given up just two runs over 13 innings intwo straight starts, this after being named International LeaguePitcher of the Year following a 10-5 campaign with a 1.89 ERAfor Class AAA Rochester.


Slowey allowed a single run to Chicago in the second inningafter Jermaine Dye doubled and came home on Juan Uribe's single.From there, the Minnesota starter got even stronger.

The righthander retired 15 of the next 16 batters, and duringone stretch, struck out four straight and five of six. Heallowed one run and four hits with a career-high ninestrikeouts.


Tied at 1-1 in the seventh, Cuddyer sparked a three-run framewith a two-run single to give the Twins a 4-1 advantage. Herepeated the feat in the next inning, capping another three-runinning to increase the lead to 7-1.


Rookie Garrett Jones added his first career home run in thesecond as Minnesota took the finale of the three-game series toavoid being swept by the White Sox and finish its home slatewith a winning record at 41-40, one season after going a majorleague-best 54-27 at the Metrodome.


Gavin Floyd (1-4) took the loss after going 5 2/3 innings,surrendering four runs and seven hits with a career-high sevenstrikeouts.

 

Slowey quiets White Sox offense in Twins' victory

<h3>MINNESOTA 7, CHI WHITE SOX 1</h3>By Brian Hall
PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer


MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) - Rookie pitcher Kevin Slowey is buildinghis case to be a part of the Minnesota Twins' rotation nextseason.


Slowey put together the best start of his short major leaguecareer in dominating the White Sox over a career-high seveninnings and Michael Cuddyer added four RBI in a 7-1 victory overthe Chicago White Sox on Sunday.


With ace lefthander Johan Santana a free agent after next seasonand likely able to get premium dollars in the open market, theusually frugal Twins might not be able to make a move on thetwo-time Cy Young winner this offseason.


Moreover, starter Carlos Silva is a free agent after this seasonand the status of Francisco Liriano is still up in the airafter he sat out the entire season coming off of elbow surgery.

"He (Slowey) is going to be part of our ballclub next year if hecomes to spring training and throws like this," Minnesotamanager Ron Gardenhire said. "We have holes to fill, and to seesome of these guys stepping up is very important for ourbaseball team right now."


After two appearances out of the bullpen, Slowey (4-0) hasstrung together two consecutive impressive outings together. The23-year-old has given up just two runs over 13 innings in twostraight starts, this after being named International LeaguePitcher of the Year following a 10-5 campaign with a 1.89 ERAfor Class AAA Rochester.


"That is one of the things I have learned this year, your laststart is just that - it's your last start," Slowey said. "Theoutings I had in the International League were just that, theywere in the International League. I think the emphasis is juston moving forward and continuing to do what I have to do toimprove and try to keep getting better."


Slowey allowed a single run to Chicago in the second inningafter Jermaine Dye doubled and came home on Juan Uribe's single.From there, the Minnesota starter got even stronger.

The righthander retired 15 of the next 16 batters, and duringone stretch, struck out four straight and five of six. Heallowed one run and four hits with a career-high ninestrikeouts.


Tied at 1-1 in the seventh, Cuddyer sparked a three-run framewith a two-run single to give the Twins a 4-1 advantage. Herepeated the feat in the next inning, capping another three-runinning to increase the lead to 7-1.


"We didn't get much going early in the game," Cuddyer said."But we were able to break it open and give (Slowey) somesupport."


Rookie Garrett Jones added his first career home run in thesecond as Minnesota took the finale of the three-game series toavoid being swept by the White Sox and finish its home slatewith a winning record at 41-40, one season after going a majorleague-best 54-27 at the Metrodome.


Gavin Floyd (1-4) took the loss after going 5 2/3 innings,surrendering four runs and seven hits with a career-high sevenstrikeouts.


"He threw the ball real good, once again, we did not supporthim," Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen said. "Run support for him(has been) real low. I liked the way he threw the ball. He didshow me a lot of great stuff. He has one more outing,hopefully, he continues to throw the ball like that."