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Rockies 3, White Sox 1

Posted March 31, 2012 on AP on Fox
PLAYERS: John Danks,  Drew Pomeranz,  Adam Dunn,  Matt Reynolds,  Wil Nieves
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox,  Colorado Rockies
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John Danks was sharp in his final outing before starting on opening day, pitching six innings for the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Danks allowed one run and three hits, walking none and striking out two. He will pitch Friday at Texas. Rockies starter Drew Pomeranz threw six scoreless innings. He gave up four hits, struck out two and walked one. Pomeranz will join the Rockies' rotation as their fifth starter April 15. Adam Dunn hit his fifth spring home run, connecting in the ninth for the White Sox against Matt Reynolds. Wil Nieves homered for the Rockies.
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