I predict 6 2/3 innings of 2 run ball for "Jose the Great".

 

A-Row and Uribe get it going with Konerko finishing off the W and the sweep.

 

 

GO SOX

Pitch around Victor and the Tribe hasnt been that intimidating. I have as much faith in the Count as I have after watching Freddy just miss the strike zone yesterday. I see quality ahead after a few minor kinks for both.

 

this game all depends on contreras who has owned the indians the past couple years

come on jose. Make me proud! bring out the broooooooooooms

Willie is going to suck.... again.. today.

Willie is going to suck.... again.. today. 

 

Trying to make sure this game thread is interesting before the game even starts, eh?

I just want to know when or where Willie learned how to bunt?

 

Also, anyone notice Juan Uribe still swings at ANYTHING?

I just want to know when or where Willie learned how to bunt?

 

Also, anyone notice Juan Uribe still swings at ANYTHING?

 

 

A shortstop that swings at anything ... Where have we seen that before?

Trying to make sure this game thread is interesting before the game even starts, eh? 

 

 

Just doing my "satanly" duties...

A shortstop that swings at anything ... Where have we seen that before?

 

He fills out the lineup cards now...

Willie is going to suck.... again.. today. 

 

Always the negative with you Steff.....

Always the negative with you Steff.....

 

 

He fills out the lineup cards now...

he's in LA hitting bombs like last night

Game Notes:

 

Sox eyeing series sweep of Tribe

Cleveland (0-2) at Chicago (2-0), 1:05 p.m. CT

 

A pitching gem in Game 1 and a ninth-inning comeback in Game 2 have the White Sox staring at the possibility of a sweep of their home opening series with the Indians.

If the Sox were looking for a bright spot in their hitting in Game 2, then they certainly found it. After only tallying four hits Monday, the Sox combined for nine Wednesday afternoon -- including Tadahito Iguchi's first hit in the Majors.

 

Thursday's game will feature Cleveland southpaw Cliff Lee, who has had trouble in the past against the Sox hitters. Lee is 2-2 with a 6.47 ERA in six career starts vs. the White Sox.

 

Jose Contreras will get the start for Chicago and looks to improve upon his 13-9 record from last season. If Contreras can keep up the numbers that he had last year against the Indians (1-0, 1.23 ERA), then the White Sox could start the season 3-0.

 

Pitching matchup

CLE: LHP Cliff Lee

• 14-8, 5.43 ERA in 2004

• 2-2, 7.09 in 2004 vs. Sox

 

CWS: RHP Jose Contreras

• 13-9, 5.50 ERA in 2004

• 1-0, 1.23 in 2004 vs. CLE

 

Player to watch

Paul Konerko. The White Sox first baseman hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Game 2 against the Indians, and has been one of the more consistent hitters for the Sox this series. Konerko is 4-for-7 in his first two games with a double and that home run. His .571 batting average leads the team, with the next closest hitter, A.J. Pierzynski, batting .333.

 

Quotable

"Today was not only a big confidence booster for me, but for our team. The last couple of days, we haven't been swinging the bats well, but we faced some pretty tough pitching. For us to come back like that, hopefully that gives us some momentum going into tomorrow." -- Jermaine Dye, after Wednesday's comeback victory

 

On the Internet

MLB.TV

Gameday Audio

• Gameday

 

On television

• CLE: Fox Sports Net

• CHI: Comcast Sports Net

 

On radio

• CLE: WTAM-AM 1100

• CHI: ESPN Radio

 

Quick hits

Freddy Garcia has gone 9-0 with a 2.48 ERA over his last 11 day starts. ... The White Sox improved to 2-0 for the first time since 1999. ... The Sox are 24-7 in one-run games under Ozzie Guillen at home. .... Juan Uribe had one hit in his previous 12 at-bats vs. Kevin Millwood prior to his third-inning single Wednesday. ... Before Wednesday's blown save, Cleveland closer Bob Wickman had saved his previous 12 opportunities.

 

On deck

• Friday: White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. CT

• Saturday: White Sox at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. CT

• Sunday: White Sox at Minnesota, 7:05 p.m. CT

 

Just doing my "satanly" duties... 

 

[insert obligatory M-V-P Willie chant here]

Lets go sox!

If Willie got any serious and consistant playing time he WOULD be the MVP...of the Kannapolis Intimidators.

 

 

[insert obligatory M-V-P Willie chant here]

Edited April 7, 200521 yr by Y2HH

If Willie got any serious and consistant playing time he WOULD be the MVP...of the Kannapolis Intimidators.

Lineups:

Coco Crispy

Alex Cora

Travis Hafner

Victor Martinez

Aaron Boone

Ben Broussard

Casey Blake

Grady Sizemore

Johnny Peralta

 

Sox:

Pods

Iguchi

Everett

KOnerko

DYe

Rowand

AJ

PopUp

Uribe

 

Same Lineup 3 games in a row. Let's gets some more hits and runs this time!

I think Rowand should bat first against lefties.

Is anyone watching the game here?

I wish I was - stuck at work .

I wish I was - stuck at work .

 

Ditto

 

PBP is much appreciated as always

I'm at work, too. I'm not very fond of this working stuff.