Eaton on Twitter: “I don’t even have to say it…Well…I will. Whatta team!!!!
By Chicago White Sox
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Today’s News
Tonight’s Game
White Sox vs. Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field (7:10 p.m., CT, WCIU). Starters: LHP John Danks (1–0, 4.15) for our Sox, RHP Clay Buchholz (0–1, 6.97) for Boston. Our Sox have won four of the last five games against their Sox at USCF.
Sox Starting Lineup: Eaton CF, Semien 2B, Gillaspie 3B, Abreu 1B, Dunn DH, Viciedo RF, De Aza LF, Ramirez SS, Nieto C.
Plays of the Day
Erik Johnson pitched an outstanding 6.2 innings, allowing just one run, three hits and two walks while striking out nine in the Sox’ thrilling 2–1 victory over Boston last night — making it two straight walk-off wins…Johnson established career highs in strikeouts and IP…Daniel Webb got his first major league win by recording a key out in the ninth and received the traditional beer shower and game ball in the clubhouse after the game.
Enjoy watching Erik’s stellar performance:
And, of course, here’s the dramatic ending as Marcus Semien steps into the box with Adam Eaton on first and Alexei Ramirez on second:
Watch and Listen to Three of Last Night’s Heroes
Sox Notes of Note
With his base hit last night Ramirez is just one shy of Frank Thomas’ Sox record of 15 consecutive games with a hit to start the season…Adam Dunn hit his 443rd homer, passing Dave Kingman for 38th place on the all-time list, and his walk in the sixth inning put him past Rusty Staub for 49th all-time. Dunn reached base in all four plate appearances last night with the homer and three walks…he has reached base safely in all of his 11 games played…RHP Chris Beck pitched a complete-game (seven innings) three-hit shutout for the Class AA Birmingham Barons last night in the opener of a doubleheader on the road against the Mobile BayBears. The Barons won that first game 2–0 and the second game 5–2 to sweep the twin bill and extend their winning streak to five games.
Thanks for the Kind Words
Jerry Reinsdorf and Ken Williams Talk About Jackie Robinson
Pink Out Night Set for May 10
Quote of the Day
Robin, talking about the Sox’ energy players (via@scott merkin):
“They have to be good players. I’ve seen a lot of energy players that couldn’t play. These guys can play.”
Tomorrow’s Schedule
White Sox vs. Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field (7:10, CT, CSN+) in the finale of the three-game series. Starters: LHP Chris Sale (3–0, 2.66) for the Sox, LHP Jon Lester (1–2, 2.57) for Boston.
Photo of the Day
The Sox showed their support last night on the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings:
