Morning Box Score: Jays Sweep Sox

By Matt Motyka in News on May 19, 2009 3:00PM

The White Sox lost a close one to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday by the score of 3-2, giving the Jays a four-game series sweep. Recent rotation addition Clayton Richard did his best on the mound, allowing only three hits and one earned run over seven innings. The earned run came in the second when Kevin Millar launch a big fly to left, and was followed by an unearned run in the third as Marco Scutaro scored after making it all the way to third on a fielding gaffe by Scott Podsednik. Toronto preserved their 2-0 lead until Jim Thome went yard in the eighth, plating Jermaine Dye and tying the game at two. Much to Chicago's dismay, the deadlock did not last long. With a runner on third and two out in the bottom of the inning, the Jays' Alex Rios drove a fastball to shallow left-center, giving Podsednik a chance at redemption. Podsednik made a valiant diving effort but couldn't get to the ball before it hit the turf, bouncing to the warning track while the winning run came across for Toronto. The loss marked the end of a 1-6 roadtrip for the White Sox, who are hoping tonight's return to the Cell will help reverse their fortunes.