RIDING THE WAVE UPON A SWEET JELLY ROLL, THE WHITE SOX GROUND THE BLUEBIRDS TO TAKE THE VICTORY AT CHRISTIE PITS
Game Summaryedited with file from Marc Rose
Beneath a pristine ceiling of picturesque skies, the White Sox defeated the Jays 8-3 in four innings of Mosquito Division action this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 3.
Here is a White Sox summary of the proceedings:
- After a rough start to the season, the White Sox garnered their first win of the Mosquito Division regular season.
- The White Sox got on the scoreboard in the top of the first after Tavaris (5) walked and proceeded to steal his way around the bases to reach home.
- In the top of the second, the White Sox got another run after Willam (12) doubled and Christian (3) drove him home with a RBI single.
- White Sox pitchers Tavaris and Christian kept the potent Jays batting lineup off the scoreboard in the first two frames, helped by a spectacular leaping catch by Ethan (14) at second base in the first inning.
- The White Sox continued to build on their lead in the top of the third with a big three run inning. The frame started with a walk and stolen base by Kade (4), followed by a single by Tavaris to drive in Kade. After respective walks by Sam (7) and Ethan, Jonathan (10) delivered a single to bring home two White Sox baserunners.
- In the top of the fourth, the White Sox sewed up the game with a strong offensive performance. The inning started with a triple by Kade, and subsequent walks by Tavaris and Sam, all of whom scored by stealing home.
- Entering the fray in the bottom of the fourth, White Sox closer Khalil (6) finished the game by striking out the side to seal the deal on am 8-3 victory over the Jays.