Baseball Box Score: Buehrle Wins No. 150, Russell Flames Out in LA
AP Photo/John Smierciak (Sox); AP Photo/Alex Gallardo
Mark Buehrle turned in a typical Buehrle performance to earn his 150th career win last night, scattering 8 hits over 6-2/3 innings. More important for the Sox, they fielded well and the bats finally woke up. Paul Konerko hit two home runs and Alex Rios added a jack to pace the Sox offense and salvage a win in their four-game series with Baltimore. The Sox now face their arch rival Minnesota Twins in a two game series starting tonight. Edwin Jackson takes the mound.
Even this White Sox fan is saying mercy for James Russell. The Cubs pitcher gave up five runs (four earned) in 4-2/3 innings to take the loss at Chavez Ravine. The Dodgers Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games, while Alfonso Soriano jacked his major league-leading 11th home run in the loss.