White Sox 15, Indians 10: Dunn stars in extended spring training victory
by Jim Margalus on Apr 1, 2011 5:44 PM CDT
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Adam Dunn had an Adam Chance to positively acquaint himself with White Sox fans when he came to the plate in the first inning. Juan Pierre and Gordon Beckham set the stage with a single and a double off Fausto Carmona, but Dunn fell flat, half-swinging and missing at a fastball on the outside corner. Paul Konerko picked him up with an opposite-field single one batter later.
Dunn would need no such assistance in his second trip. After Beckham led off with a single in the third, Dunn launched his first American League home run to double the White Sox's lead. Carlos Quentin would double up on two-run homers before the inning was over.
Throw in a two-run double that knocked Fausto Carmona out of the game one inning later, and Dunn's debut was a dandy. He went 2-for-4 with four RBI as part of an 18-hit assault en route to an 15-10 victory on Opening Day.
Quentin matched him again in that fourth inning, smoking a two-run double off the wall as the Sox scored eight runs in the fourth. Quentin grabbed the game lead in RBI in the process with five, and the Sox led 14-0. Mark Buehrle and his comfortable pitch count had a very comfortable lead.
Perhaps everybody was a little too comfortable.
First, Ozzie Guillen lifted many of his starters after the top of the sixth, which Buehrle took as a signal to engage strike-throwing mode. The Indians took advantage, touching him up for four runs on five straight hits over just 10 pitches.
And once the Indians got a taste of hitting, they didn't want to stop. They lit up Will Ohman for two homers (one a lefty), as the LOOGY couldn't get through a full inning in his White Sox debut. A Lastings Milledge non-error error (dropped a "double" he should've had) extended an inning, leading to two more runs to make it interesting.
Even Jesse Crain had to work way too hard, needing 34 pitches to survive the ninth. He struck out Jack Hannahan with two runners on to end the game.
Had Hannahan singled, Matt Thornton was ready in the bullpen. In one form or another, Guillen used up five-sixths of his relief corps when his team had a 14-0 lead.
Notes:
*Buehrle failed to record a strikeout; Crain and Chris Sale had the only two Sox strikeouts all night. The Cleveland staff fanned 14.
*Brent Lillibridge struck out in both of his trips to the plate, giving him 11 in his last 12 regular-season at-bats.
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the bridge
"There's too many (bleeping) guys on the computer. It's simple. I say that. Pete Rose never watched a computer. Rod Carew never did. All those hitters, they go out and see the ball, hit it and move on." - Ozzie
Great first four innings
Not great last six innings, but still picked up the victory and that’s all what matters.
4+6=10
"There's too many (bleeping) guys on the computer. It's simple. I say that. Pete Rose never watched a computer. Rod Carew never did. All those hitters, they go out and see the ball, hit it and move on." - Ozzie
i've been thinking
and of course you all are free to disagree with me but those balls that were hit off ohman, i don’t think they could have possibly been hit harder.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 5:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
He looked pretty shitty in ST as well
Other than Ohman the rest of the bullpen looked lights out…….oh, wait
Let's just hope this is a wakeup call to the bullpen that they need to get their shit together.
We’ve got 161 games to play. You take a win however you can get it. The offense looked great. That’s what you take away from this.
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
the defense was not immaculate either.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 5:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think the play Milledge had was tough. He should've made the play, but it wasn't easy.
The other one was Lillibridge, and you know he sucks.
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
pierre misjudged a flyball that i thought maybe he could have caught with a better jump
and beckham missed a chance at a force out when he bobbled a grounder.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 6:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
or maybe it could have been a double play.
i don’t recall exactly.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 6:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
coulda been a double play,
he rushed it a little but still recovered well from his fumble to get one.
lillibridge did almost the exact same thing later in the game but couldn’t recover to get an out.
You can forgive Beckham because he got an out and no runs scored as a result.
Lillibridge fucked up with no recovery. Pierre is going to be fine. He either misjudged it or lost it in the sun.
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
different play
he knocked one down that could have gotten one and everybody was safe also
UZR: Oh the underwear I’ve seen.
I did not enjoy emptying the bench in the 6th
I’d argue it pissed off the injuns who were probably ready to pack it in themselves. combine that with lotsa strikes…
it is the start of the season,
let ‘em have their at-bats. didn’t see a good reason for resting so many of them.
why take out donkey? i can appreciate that running round the bases can get tiring, but even so..
carlos made sense
the other not so much
I hope Kotsay gets hit by a dump truck and slips into a coma where he is stuck forever in Baseball purgatory having to bat against a three-headed, six-armed Lefty Hydra consisting of Billy Wagner, Damaso Marte, and Randy Johnson. - Shoeless In SC
I may start calling Dunn an "Agent for H.A.R.M." on occasion
You can join me, or you can ignore it, but I figured I should tell everybody either way.
Oh hey! You snuck up on me there! I was just making some homemade pudding! It's me, Roger Maris, inventor of the asterisk. Son of a bitch.
what are you going to start calling ohman?
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 5:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I got one more post coming tonight.
Oh hey! You snuck up on me there! I was just making some homemade pudding! It's me, Roger Maris, inventor of the asterisk. Son of a bitch.
i love you.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 6:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever you call him, make sure it's not "dime a dozen."
"I'm the Chicago man. I'm vital in Chicago." -Willy Ohman, Act 1
by mechanical turk on Apr 1, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It'll never sell.
Meaning, I will not buy 20 shirts and distribute at the methup.
Keep working that fevered brain of yours.
Jared Mitchell: GAMBARIMASU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fuck BMO
lets go white sox!
I hope Kotsay gets hit by a dump truck and slips into a coma where he is stuck forever in Baseball purgatory having to bat against a three-headed, six-armed Lefty Hydra consisting of Billy Wagner, Damaso Marte, and Randy Johnson. - Shoeless In SC
Bait and switch
What’s with all the weird writing here? “Extended spring training victory”? Adam Chance? How about either dropping the “hey, I’m a writer and a damn good one” histrionics and either explain yourself or stop using such “color.”
so you didn't click on the link?
unfortunate
I hope Kotsay gets hit by a dump truck and slips into a coma where he is stuck forever in Baseball purgatory having to bat against a three-headed, six-armed Lefty Hydra consisting of Billy Wagner, Damaso Marte, and Randy Johnson. - Shoeless In SC
boring.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 7:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
dont use long words
they confuse him
I hope Kotsay gets hit by a dump truck and slips into a coma where he is stuck forever in Baseball purgatory having to bat against a three-headed, six-armed Lefty Hydra consisting of Billy Wagner, Damaso Marte, and Randy Johnson. - Shoeless In SC
Huh?
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Aye.
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Do u have a weird schedule watching the sox
Like what times are they on in uk while ur eating eggs and bacon in the morning
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby
by moroots on Apr 1, 2011 7:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I would just like to say that my gf just gave me a sweet black WS shirt she picked up from Chicago for me.
Will be wearing it tomorrow when my Opening Day begins. (missed it. was in lab all afternoon)
Take your whosh like a man, dammit. - RWShow
White Sox Baseball:
We’re so expensive, we force Christians to steal. - blackoutsox
this one:
Take your whosh like a man, dammit. - RWShow
White Sox Baseball:
We’re so expensive, we force Christians to steal. - blackoutsox
by Shoeless In SC on Apr 1, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
nice!
to be honest I thought you were going somewhere else when you said sweet
I hope Kotsay gets hit by a dump truck and slips into a coma where he is stuck forever in Baseball purgatory having to bat against a three-headed, six-armed Lefty Hydra consisting of Billy Wagner, Damaso Marte, and Randy Johnson. - Shoeless In SC
I wish.
Take your whosh like a man, dammit. - RWShow
White Sox Baseball:
We’re so expensive, we force Christians to steal. - blackoutsox
by Shoeless In SC on Apr 1, 2011 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Much too much wailing.
Many teams so far this 24 hours have blown leads. We won by 5 and only looked lousy after pulling our starters. Does anyone remember we don’t hit in April?
A good start. Thorndog didn’t close. Lighten up. We didn’t beat Carmona last year. And we sucked in our own division, especially against the weak sisters.
One step forward, folks. One step forward.
Oh, and Margalus has written a recap within 24 hours of the end of the game. And SSS had almost 1400 posts on the Gamethread. 1400!!!! Enjoy our new brethern/sistern who are as lardy as the rest of us.
Jared Mitchell: GAMBARIMASU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by winningugly on Apr 1, 2011 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
gnashing and wailing after the first game
we’re hitting our stride!
Original visitors' friend in the Lancaster County area!
Is lardy a good thing?
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby
by moroots on Apr 1, 2011 7:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's the spirit WU!
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
WTF?! I know I clicked reply!
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear God.
Found the downside of the bar I was at. This old guy parked it next to me and started drinking. Around the end of the 6th, he started looking for people to talk to.
By the 8th, he was full blown trashed on Busch. And decided I had to listen to his stories. And really, how the heck could I not. He lost an eye in Korea.
I lost the end of the game. I call it a push.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
oh man, you had the chance to literally skullfuck a veteran?
i bet you didn’t even take it.
by craigws on Apr 1, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
he probably did, but wouldn't be able to describe it here, what with all the military terminology required.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Apr 1, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
nice.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
pale imitation of a master.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't me, I swear.
I only bring Koreans to the methups.
Jared Mitchell: GAMBARIMASU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by winningugly on Apr 1, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The methups are for #winning
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i bombed korea every night.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 7:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The gamethreads were too hyper for me to stay involved in today but nicely done everyone!
Q is the real pimp.
bobpuller lives
less weed, more meth.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
coincidentally, what also led to the doyer game beating.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Apr 1, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gimme Shelter lives, baby.
Altamont!!! Altamont!!
Jared Mitchell: GAMBARIMASU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by winningugly on Apr 1, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
♫ Memories.... ♫
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Is there still a Milledge Lillibridge debate?
Cause I sure know what direction I’d go; specially considering that final little note
We still need a few more auditions, but today was definitely a double bonus in the Lastings column.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
i could have done without him butchering a ball in left field.
and if he hits a home run and takes his helmet off (again) before he crosses home plate he is going on my list.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 7:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm really hoping he's managed a dose of humble.
So far, nothing while he’s been with the Sox has been newsworthy. Hell, they managed Jenks the way they did…
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
when he homered in spring training
more than once he removed his helmet between third and home. i even heard them mention it on the radio and they said the other team was not happy about it. i know it may be petty, but what can i say? i can be an easily irritated motherfucker.
"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona
by BuehrleMan on Apr 1, 2011 7:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i want to see the list
FOLLOW ME TO: Second City Hockey and South Side Sox, A CHICAGO WOMAN FOREVER.....
I'm married to The Chicago White Sox, Loving The Chicago Blackhawks!
by pierzynskirules on Apr 1, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
x
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
too long
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by pierzynskirules on Apr 1, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
no way man
thats just havin fun, and it gets in the other team’s head. I don’t see what’s so bad about it.
Cannot - cannot - believe we still have the Bridge.
Jared Mitchell: GAMBARIMASU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by winningugly on Apr 1, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
His wife may not be the hottest... but we don't see the behind the scenes action.
(j/k bridge… I still believe in you.)
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Not much use for a 4th outfielder who can't field
If they could hit they’d be starting duh
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby
by moroots on Apr 1, 2011 7:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's a little harsh
He can field, though he did drop that ball. Let’s not tar and feather him for that; if it were such a slam dunk it would have been ruled an error
Der Twain getting poonded.
6-0. We just might be in forst place all by ourselves. Can’t be negative about DAT.
Jared Mitchell: GAMBARIMASU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pavano got wacked in the first inning
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by pierzynskirules on Apr 1, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
good.
there was some random children of the corn looking fucker in that new scripty home jersey at wahoo’s at lunch today. and a friend/coworker actually used “uff da” during said lunch, having picked it up from her twain fiancee and his sister.
FTT.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
i think your negativity meter is on too high
I read negativity about negative things, and positivity about positive things. by far a net positive.
sounds about right.
I'm starting to wonder if the bucks for MLB.tv might be worth it to watch the divison games this year.
Cause fuck it, If the Sox are all in, I should be too.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
If I were in Chicago...
…I still might buy it, if only for Vin Scully after Sox games.
Oh hey! You snuck up on me there! I was just making some homemade pudding! It's me, Roger Maris, inventor of the asterisk. Son of a bitch.
For the record the PS3 MLB tv is WAY better this year
You get boxscores, team and player stat pages, standings, along with an option to watch games after they occured. I’m going to watch the twain get poonded after this dodgers game is done
bobpuller lives
by Rhubarb on Apr 1, 2011 9:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
it is so choice. if you have the means, i highly recommend picking one up.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
Unfortunately, my IP address is like a museum.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 2, 2011 3:00 AM CDT up reply actions
The Sox are on a pace to score 2,430 runs this season.
This space is available.
by MrBungle on Apr 1, 2011 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
A many thanks to you, kind gentleman.
"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."
by boyonthedock on Apr 2, 2011 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I think its a right handed pitcher whose sole role is to get out right handed batters.
Oh wait thats a Roogy.
This space is available.
No stupid questions if they are sincere.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
and the shroom!
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 1, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
donkey says 'fuck you kenwo'
"I don’t care how I look in March," said Dunn, who struck out 27 times in 67 at-bats this spring in Arizona. "I don’t care how it is in February or January. I just wanted to be ready for today, and I feel like I’m ready for the season."
by craigws on Apr 1, 2011 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
With a performance like today, he can have attitude in buckets.
I am more than capable of loving the White Sox like no other, while hating the rotting abortion at Wrigley. Hell, I can also fully hate the Twain, Yankees and Red Sox at the same time!
Emotional multitasking. It exists. - RW Show
by DrEmilioLizardo on Apr 1, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Appropriately enough, tonights episode of ST:TNG on MeToo is "Q-Who?"
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
anerdsayswhat?
I am more than capable of loving the White Sox like no other, while hating the rotting abortion at Wrigley. Hell, I can also fully hate the Twain, Yankees and Red Sox at the same time!
Emotional multitasking. It exists. - RW Show
by DrEmilioLizardo on Apr 1, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Q episodes were/are my favorite.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I had a twins fan talking shit all night (and all winter) to me, calling giving up 10 runs "pathetic"
Well looks to me they just did the same, major difference being they haven’t scored 15 runs
So, just figured out why mlb gameday wasn't working on either firefox or chrome.
Adblock. Duh.
Let Mlb have their ads, they let you have your baseball. On Chrome or Firefox.
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
if you go into adblock,
click on add filter and then paste in @@http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/mlb/gameday
it will create an exemption and the page will run.
thanks for pointing that out.
Sadly, not in time to see the Twinkies have their asses handed to them!
I’m in love! i found a replacement for Freddy!
by KenWo4LiFe on Mar 8, 2011
by South Side Expat on Apr 1, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
so *that's* what it was.
sneaky fuckers.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
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