It’s been 24 innings since we last spoke. That was the longest 2 game series I’ve ever seen. If I remember correctly our last visit to KC in 2010 involved multiple extra inning games as well. So many Arthur Bryant reservations wasted.
Tuesday night’s game made me a little sick to watch, and I’m not the only one. After an instant hit attack against Luke Hochever, the Sox hitters decided to take it easy for the evening, and the bullpen got jealous. Allowing the suddenly hard hitting Royals to edge back in and win their 4th consecutive game in the final at-bat.
Today was more of the same, but a bit of a reversal as the Royals jumped out to the early league that Carlos Quentin went ahead and ruined. Have I mentioned that Carlos may be back? A timely double forced the game into extras yet again until Brent Morel, smart guy that he is, decided he’d had enough and was ready to bring the party back to Chicago.
A split in Kansas City isn’t exactly inspired baseball, but momentum is there for the start of the home season. We luck out a bit in the 4 game series with the Rays as Evan Longoria, who is pretty clearly their best player, is going to miss the entire series with a strained oblique. Couple that with a squad that is sporting an 0-5 record and it’s clear that the confidence level isn’t exactly at its peak. We do have the unfortunate experience as a team (though quite fortunate as spectators) of facing David Price in the opener. I’m hoping for many more bombs, much less bunting and I’d welcome 4 more W’s with open arms.
For you kind folks heading to watch the season officially start here in Chicago, I’ll see you there. To the rest, sit back, relax and strap it down. White Sox baseball is coming your way.
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