Saturday In The Park
Saturday, August 8, 2009
About Last Night
Other than yuck, Mark Buehrle went over the 2,000 mark for IP in his career … the White Sox turned six double plays last night, setting a franchise record and tying the American League record (14th time). Buehrle became the first pitcher to induce six GIDPs since KC’s Dick Drago on 5/6/72 at Baltimore.
Flash
The top hitter in the AL since 6/26?
Well, the answer is Orlando Cabrera, now of the Twins, at .380, but our Gordon Beckham is not far behind in second at .368 … since 7/11, Cabrera still leads at .419, but Beckham has hit .393 since the break.
Peavy
Jake Peavy did throw a “simulated game” today in the early afternoon. More details to follow …
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Scott Reifert
