A Split-Squad Sunday

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Today’s News

Sox Recap

Sox 11, Mariners 7 at Peoria: Leading the 11-run, 17-hit attack were Stefan Gartrell with a three-run home run; Gordon Beckham and Brent Morel who both slugged two-out solo homers; Dayan Viciedo who had a double, two singles and an RBI; Seth Loman who collected three singles and two runs batted in and Jared Mitchell who added a double and a single with an RBI. Dylan Axelrod got credit for the victory, working three innings while allowing just a run and a hit.

Reds 7, Sox 3 at Camelback Ranch-Glendale: Conor Gillaspie singled and tripled with a run scored and upped his spring batting average to .364. Alexei Ramirez went 2-2 with a run scored and is now hitting .368.

The Birthday Advantage

On March 5, his 37th birthday, PK went 3-3 with an RBI. Now Dayan, celebrating birthday No. 24 today, also went 3-3 with an RBI. We can only hope we have a lot of September and October birthdays this season.

How it Looked on a Beautiful Arizona Day

The scenes this afternoon at Cameback Ranch (top, during game action) and Peoria Stadium (during the National Anthem).

Health Report

Jesse Crain, who is recovering from a strained right adductor, said his bullpen session this morning went well and he expects to throw again on Wednesday, most likely another bullpen…Jeff Keppinger was scratched from today’s lineup with slight shoulder irritation. Could DH tomorrow, but won’t play in the field/throw until Wednesday.

Quote of the Day

Bill Melton, on today’s whitesox.com Sox-Reds webcast, talking about how head Sox trainer Herm Schneider and his assistant Brian Ball put injured players through strenuous paces to get them back on the field quickly: “When you go into Herm’s training room, you’ll walk away in tears.”

Play(s) of the Day

In Peoria, Gartrell’s three-run homer in the Sox’s five-run first inning. At Camelback Ranch-Glendale, it’s Gillaspie with the two hits and run scored.

Tomorrow’s Schedule

White Sox vs. Colorado at Camelback Ranch-Glendale (3:05 p.m., Chicago time). Chris Sale will start for the Sox, Chris Volstad for the Rockies.

Did You Know…

…that with a base hit (plus an RBI) vs. the Reds today, Hector Gimenez is batting a sizzling .583 this spring.

Photo of the Day

Happy 24th birthday to No. 24