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White Sox And Tigers Split Day Night Double-Header

Posted On: Tue Jun 09, 09 1:29 AM

(Game 1) 5-4 Tigers
CHICAGO (AP)—Brandon Inge delivered for the Detroit Tigers after another display of sloppy baseball from the Chicago White Sox, one that left manager Ozzie Guillen fuming.

After a costly Chicago error and an infield hit, Inge singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Tigers beat the White Sox 5-4 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader Monday.

“I was basically just trying not to strike out,” Inge said. “I’m trying to put it in play. I’m trying to make something happen.”

Miguel Cabrera(notes) reached on third baseman Josh Fields’ error with one out. Marcus Thames followed with an infield single off shortstop Alexei Ramirez’s(notes) glove.

Inge then grounded a single into left field off Scott Linebrink(notes) (2-3), scoring pinch-runner Josh Anderson(notes) from second base.

The fielding gaffe in the ninth wasn’t what had Guillen stewing after his team’s sixth loss in seven games. He was more upset about his team’s inability to move runners and get down bunts.




(Game 2) 6-1 White Sox


CHICAGO (AP)—Jose Contreras, the ace during the Chicago White Sox’s run to the World Series title four years ago, went to the minors and made the most of his time.

And when he returned to majors Monday night, the 37-year-old right-hander was ready.

Contreras allowed only one hit in eight strong innings, getting his first win in nearly a year, as Chicago beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 to earn a doubleheader split.

Detroit won the opener 5-4 with Brandon Inge singling in the go-ahead run in the ninth.

When Contreras started 0-5 this year after a quick recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture last August, he knew he needed to work on his game.

“I needed to work on my pitches. I needed to work on my location and the only place to do it was Triple-A. I decided to go down to Triple-A and work on stuff,” Contreras said.

“Obviously I came back and used it today and it paid off with a great outing.







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