Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
July 17, 2005
Frustrating Loss

The Cleveland Indians found themselves swept by the Chicago White Sox today 4-0. It wasn't as if they were dominated by Chicago today; the Indians knocked out eight hits, drew three walks and had a batter hit. That's twelve base runners. That's a lot of people on base for a team that scored 0 runs. Cleveland didn't help themselves by hitting into two double plays. They were also 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.

Power was the difference in the game. The White Sox put on fewer base runners and went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position. But Chicago hit two long balls for three runs, and the only extra-base hit Cleveland could manage was a double.

What a great weekend for the White Sox. They pick up four games on Cleveland and three on Minnesota. Halfway through July, the White Sox can cruise into the playoffs.


Posted by David Pinto at 07:14 PM | Games | TrackBack (0)
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What a heartless effort by the Tribe. Talk about being the White Sox's bitch. The Indians were not just swept by the Sox, they were demoralized. The best slugger on the team gets ear-holed, but his teammates do next to nothing about it. Sunday's game was a case of dead man walking. They had the defeatist look from the first pitch. This team is flatlining right now! If there is a leader on that team now would be the time to stand up and rally this bunch of 4A talent. If they keep this effort up much longer (or lack of it) expect Millwood, Riske, and/or Wickman to be dealt before the deadline. Get it together, boys.

Posted by: drew at July 17, 2005 09:48 PM
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