Game 25 Recap-
1b Paul Konerko, in a season long slump hitting .197 with 3 homers, hit 2 home runs today and RH Jose Contreras pitched 6+ strong innings to lead the White Sox to a 6-1 at US Cellular Field in Chicago. The two teams play the series finale Monday after splitting the 1st two games.
Orioles RH Jeremy Guthrie started the game and allowed 3 runs over his 5 innings, while giving up 5 hits, walking 2 and striking out 5. 2b Brian Roberts continued his recent strong play with a homer in the 3rd but Konerko homered again in the 6th to make it 2-1 White Sox. A throwing error by SS Brian Fahey on a fielder’s choice allowed 2 more runs to score and it was quickly 4-1. The White Sox added 2 more runs in the 7th vs the Orioles bullpen on a hit batter with the bases loaded and a fielders choice.
Star of the Game-Konerko with 2 homers
Orioles Notes-
Roberts led the Os with 2 hits….1b Kevin Millar took a day off with Aubrey Huff playing 1st while Jay Payton getting a start, taking his spot in LF… Contreras(6 2/3 innings,5 hits,1 run,3 walks, 3 Ks) earned his 2nd win of the season vs the Orioles in 2 starts
Next Game-
2:05 US Cellular Field-Chicago
Baltimore RH Daniel Cabrera(2-0) vs White Sox RH Javier Vazquez(3-2)
