SB Nation Chicago - Putz Blows Ninth-Inning Lead, Sox Now Trail Twins By Two Gameshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2010-08-14T21:09:42-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13873052010-08-14T21:09:42-05:002010-08-14T21:09:42-05:00Edwin Jackson Fans 11 In Seven Innings; Sox Lose First One-Run Game At Home Since May
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<p>Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Alex Avila’s two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted Detroit over the Chicago White Sox, 3-2, in the middle test of a three- game set from U.S. Cellular Field.</p>
<p>Carlos Guillen added a solo homer for the Tigers, who have won two of three.</p>
<p>Phil Coke (7-2) turned in 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief for the win.</p>
<p>Juan Pierre and Omar Vizquel drove in a run each for the White Sox, who have dropped five of seven and slipped two games behind first-place Minnesota in the AL Central. The Twins bested Oakland, 2-0, earlier Saturday.</p>
<p>J.J. Putz (5-4) was saddled with the loss and a blown save after allowing Avila’s game-deciding blast.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/8/14/1623643/edwin-jackson-fans-11-seven-innings-sox-loseAl Yellon2010-08-14T14:27:26-05:002010-08-14T14:27:26-05:00Sox, Still A Game Behind Twins, Send Edwin Jackson To Mound Saturday Night
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<p>(Sports Network) -- Fresh off his first win in over two months, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/32033/Rick_Porcello">Rick Porcello</a> will take the mound this evening for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/teams/detroit-tigers">Detroit Tigers</a> as they battle the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/teams/chicago-white-sox">Chicago White Sox</a> in the second contest of a three-game set at U.S. Cellular Field.</p>
<p>After losing six times in his previous eight starts, Porcello took the hill against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/teams/los-angeles-angels">Angels</a> on Sunday and posted his first victory since May 23. In the win over Los Angeles, the young right-hander surrendered three runs -- two earned -- on eight hits in six innings. It was just the fifth win on the year for Porcello, who has a subpar 5.74 earned run average on the season.</p>
<p>This will be the second start against the White Sox this season for Porcello, and the fifth of his career. The White Sox have owned the New Jersey native in the past, punishing Porcello for 24 runs in 20 innings. In a loss to Chicago back on August 3, Porcello was torched for seven runs on eight hits in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>
<p>Since being traded to the White Sox just prior to the July 31 deadline, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/661/Edwin_Jackson">Edwin Jackson</a> has been sensational and will look to continue his solid pitching this evening. Jackson, who pitched in Detroit during the 2009 season, is coming off a strong performance against Baltimore in his last start.</p>
<p>In Monday's matchup against the O's, Jackson surrendered just two runs -- one earned -- in six innings. He also struck out seven batters and walked one, but Detroit was unable to capitalize on his solid outing and fell to Baltimore by a 3-2 margin.</p>
<p>This will be Jackson's third start against his former team this season. The right-hander won the first two meetings while posting an impressive 2.45 earned run average.</p>
<p>In yesterday's opener, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/69214/Gordon_Beckham">Gordon Beckham</a> clubbed a three-run homer and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/257/Mark_Teahen">Mark Teahen</a> added a two-run blast in his return from the disabled list as the White Sox doubled up Detroit, 8-4.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/884/Juan_Pierre">Juan Pierre</a> hit a run-scoring triple for the White Sox, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/810/Mark_Buehrle">Mark Buehrle</a> (11-9) earned the win after giving up three runs on five hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings.</p>
<p>Chicago, which has won 22 of its last 26 home games, remains one game back of AL Central-leading Minnesota. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/teams/minnesota-twins">Twins</a> beat Oakland on Friday.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/280/Brandon_Inge">Brandon Inge</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/271/Ryan_Raburn">Ryan Raburn</a> both homered for the Tigers, who have dropped seven of nine. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../mlb/players/312/Jeremy_Bonderman">Jeremy Bonderman</a> (6-8) allowed six runs on seven hits over six full frames to take the loss.</p>
<p>Chicago is now 7-2 against Detroit this season.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/8/14/2319345/sox-still-a-game-behind-twins-send-edwin-jackson-to-mound-saturdayAl Yellon