Mark Buehrle took matters into his own hands on Friday night. After failing to record a win in each of his last four outings despite having a 2.01 ERA over that stretch, Buehrle went the distance, shutting out the Dodgers in the process. Buehrle allowed 8 hits on the night, but used a couple of double plays, a caught stealing, and a pick off to practically eliminate all of the Dodgers scoring threats.
The Sox only managed 6 hits themselves, but made the most of their opportunities, scoring 6 runs in the process. Frank Thomas went yard for the 5th time in just 25 at-bats, and Paul Konerko came through with a key 2-run single in the first. Scott Podsednik ran wild on the basepaths, stealing 2nd twice and 3rd once. He also took a couple of walks, which he hadn't been doing lately. Hopefully thats a trend.
Overall, Buehrle made it a rather boring game. It was pretty much over as soon as it started. Not that I'm complaining. I'd love 162 games like that.
Here's an exchange between Ozzie Guillen and a reporter that I caught on CSN after the game.
Guillen: He don't wanna run the bases.
Gio Gonzalez was promoted from Kannapolis to Winston-Salem, and made his High-A debut on Friday. He was pulled in the fourth, and I don't know why. Nothing spectacular, but he seemed to fit in comfortably.