While the White Sox claimed a big victory today, the Indians already had knocked Chicago out of playoff contention last week. Detroit’s Monday night victory clinched the AL Central for the Tigers, accomplishing an impressive September comeback to win the worst division in baseball.
And, oh yeah, the Indians lost badly on Monday. They managed just two hits and one walk while striking out 12 times against the fearsome trio of Hector Santiago, Jesse Crain and Leyson Septimo.
Only two games remain now for the Tribe (67-93) in 2012, who secured their third season with less than 70 wins since 2009. They’re one of only 5 MLB teams (Kansas City, NY Mets, Pittsburgh, Houston) to not have a .500 record or better during these four years.
Scoring Summary
Top 6th: Chi White Sox
- A. Dunn singled to shallow center, D. Wise scored
- A. Rios singled to left, A. Dunn scored, P. Konerko to second
- A.J. Pierzynski singled to right center, P. Konerko scored, A. Rios to third
- ...
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PLAYERS:
Hector Santiago,
Jesse Crain,
Leyson Septimo,
AJ Pierzynski,
Tim Welke
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians
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