SB Nation Chicago - Sox Fall To Rangers Behind Ogando's Gemhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2011-05-23T22:10:56-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19497342011-05-23T22:10:56-05:002011-05-23T22:10:56-05:00Hamilton, Cruz Return Lead Rangers to Win Over Sox
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<p>The <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">White Sox</a> got off to a slow start in what might be the most difficult road trip of the season. <span>John Danks</span> returned to his home state of Texas and pitched ok, but with zero run support Danks remained winless and fell to 0-7 on the season.</p>
<p>Earlier Monday the <a href="https://www.lonestarball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rangers</a> activated <span>Josh Hamilton</span> and Nelson Cruz from the disabled list, and what a return they had. Hamilton, who has been out of the lineup since April 12, hit a home run in his first at bat. Cruz, out since May 3, also homered in the game.</p>
<p>The return of Cruz and Hamilton was over shadowed by Rangers starter Alexi Ogando. Ogando was brilliant, throwing a complete game shutout allowing only five hits. The righty improved to 5-0 on the season with an <span class="caps">ERA</span> of 1.82.</p>
<p>The Sox will look to even the series on Tuesday evening when the two teams meet in Game two of the three game series.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-white-sox/2011/5/23/2186962/White-sox-rangers-cruz-hamilton-danks-ogandoTim Sieck2011-05-23T11:50:30-05:002011-05-23T11:50:30-05:00On The Road Again,Sox Begin Ten Game Trip In Texas
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<p>If you're thinking the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">White Sox</a> have been on the road a lot lately, you're exactly right. The Sox are in the middle of a stretch in which they are playing 19 of 26 on the road.</p>
<p>The first stop on this 10-game road trip is a visit to the Ballpark in Arlington to face the <a href="https://www.lonestarball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texas Rangers</a>. This is the second series between the two clubs this season. They met last week at US Cellular Field and split a two game series.</p>
<p>The Rangers offense will look a little different this time. Both Nelson Cruz and <span>Josh Hamilton</span> are scheduled to come off the DL in time for Monday's opener. The Rangers offense has really missed the duo of Cruz and Hamilton.</p>
<p>Starting Monday's game for the Sox will be <span>John Danks</span>. Danks is winless in his first nine starts this season with a record of 0-6 and an ERA of 4.32. Danks is hoping to add to the success the starting rotation has had recently. <span>Carlos Quentin</span> is hoping to be back in the lineup for the Sox on Monday after missing the previous two games with a bruised knee.</p>
<p><span>Alexi Ogando</span> will be taking the ball for the Rangers. Ogando has been nothing short of brilliant this season. The righty is 4-0 this season with an ERA of 2.13.</p>
<p>The weather forecast for Monday's opener is temperatures in the upper 80's with a chance of thunderstorms. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 CST. The game can be seen on Comcast Sportsnet.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/5/23/2335569/on-the-road-againsox-begin-ten-game-trip-in-texasTim Sieck