Game one thoughts: Thome hits a tHomer, Jenks saves the day.
April 7th, 2009 Posted in 2009 Season, RecapToday contest had all the earmarks for a nerve-wrecking game. The Sox get shut down by a strong opposing pitcher, only to come from behind in superb fashion by a long ball… Details:
Pitching:Mark Buehrle wasn’t fantastic (5 IP, 2 ER 3BB (two HBP) & 3K) but he kept the Royals to only two runs.
The bullpen was stellar- Richards threw two strong innings, retiring all six batters he faced, Dotel struck out three (but allowed one runner due to dropped third strike), and Jenks gave up a single and a long out but shut it down for the save.
Hitting: Thome had a fantastic day going 3-4 including a clutch 3 run dinger with two outs in the bottom of the 8th; Dye, Fields, and Getz all had a multi-hit game. Wise, Quentin and Ramirez went 0-11 collectively with five of the Sox’s seven strikeouts.
Player of the Game: tHomer. How can he not be?
Pinwheeler of the game: Dewayne Wise 0-4 with three strikeouts. NOT what one wants in a leadoff man.
Yes, I’ve reinstituted the Pinwheeler award. For those unfamiliar, this award is given to the player who would’ve done the White Sox better if he just sat on the bench playing with a Pinwheel.
Meche was strong today, going seven innings with 6Ks, 1ER and no walks. I was very pleased when I heard he was relieved to start the either inning. By rights he should’ve earned a W.
Royally speaking is hoping that this is a wake-up call for the Royals Manager, check out what they have to say here.
Next game is tomorrow @ 7:11, with Greinke going against Floyd.
