Final
Masterson, Indians wrap rain-shortened sereis with White Sox
Apr 11, 2012 - 2:34 PMVideo
Tuesday's contest was postponed due to inclement weather. No makeup game was announced, but the Indians relished the extra day off following a pair of extra-inning contests in their opening series.
"For our guys," Indians manager Manny Acta said, "just based on that first series that we had, I guess it would be OK to have one more day off."
Masterson, meanwhile, was masterful against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, allowing just a run and two hits over eight innings. He also struck out 10 and left with the lead, but did not factor in the decision, as closer Chris Perez gave up three runs in the ninth before the Tribe lost 7-4 in 16 innings.
"He did everything you want in an ace," Perez said of Masterson. "He dominated them, obviously. Two hits in eight innings with 10 strikeouts. I mean, that's awesome. I don't even think he had his best stuff today and he still did that. So, yeah, it feels twice as bad."
Masterson has faced the White Sox 14 times (10 starts) and is 3-4 against them with a 2.09 ERA.
Chicago, meanwhile, will counter with lefty John Danks, who once again takes a crack at his first win. Danks was charged with the loss on Opening Day against the Texas Rangers, as he allowed three runs and six hits in six innings. He also struck out six and did not walk a batter.
Danks has struggled in his career against the Indians, posting a 3-7 mark to go along with a 4.79 ERA in 13 starts.
Chicago won the opener of this set on Monday, as Chris Sale picked up a victory in his first big league starts, tossing 6 2/3 strong innings in a 4-2 triumph.
Sale (1-0) gave up just one run on three hits while striking out five and walking two in his first career start. He threw 60 of his 100 pitches for strikes.
"I was a bit nervous," Sale said. "But I tried to channel that towards pitching. I tried not to be scared of pitching, but motivated,"
Hector Santiago gave up a run in the ninth, but still collected his second save of the season. The run was the only one the White Sox bullpen has surrendered in 9 2/3 innings this season.
Josh Tomlin (0-1) was tagged with the loss after giving up four runs on seven hits while striking out seven and walking one in five full frames.
Chicago was 11-7 versus the Indians last season.
- CHICAGO: 10
CLEVELAND: 6
Final
Apr 11 3:12 PM - Shelley Duncan one-out, two-run Home Run (1) to left scored Travis Hafner. Casey Kotchman is due up.
White Sox 10, Guardians 6 Bot 7, 1 OutApr 11 2:30 PM - A.J. Pierzynski two-out, three-run Home Run (2) to right scored Brent Morel and Paul Konerko. Alexei Ramirez is due up.
White Sox 10, Guardians 4 Top 6, 2 OutsApr 11 1:59 PM - Alejandro De Aza one-out, two-run Home Run (2) to center scored Gordon Beckham. Brent Morel is due up.
White Sox 7, Guardians 4 Top 6, 1 OutApr 11 1:50 PM - Travis Hafner doubled to right scoring Shin-Soo Choo and Carlos Santana. Runner on second with one out and Shelley Duncan due up.
White Sox 5, Guardians 4 Bot 5, 1 OutApr 11 1:35 PM - Paul Konerko singled to left scoring Brent Morel. On the play, Adam Dunn advances to second. Runners on first and second with one out and A.J. Pierzynski due up.
White Sox 5, Guardians 2 Top 5, 1 OutApr 11 1:21 PM - Travis Hafner lead-off Home Run (1) to right. Shelley Duncan is due up.
White Sox 4, Guardians 2 Bot 4, 0 OutsApr 11 1:04 PM - John Danks wild pitch scored Asdrubal Cabrera.. None on with two outs and Carlos Santana at the plate.
White Sox 4, Guardians 1 Bot 1, 2 OutsApr 11 12:23 PM - A.J. Pierzynski sacrifice fly to center scored Paul Konerko. None on with one out and Alexei Ramirez due up.
White Sox 4, Guardians 0 Top 1, 1 OutApr 11 12:18 PM - Justin Masterson's wild pitch scored Adam Dun.. On the play, Paul Konerko advances to third. Runner on third with none out and A.J. Pierzynski at the plate.
White Sox 3, Guardians 0 Top 1, 0 OutsApr 11 12:16 PM - Paul Konerko doubled to left scoring Brent Morel. On the play, Adam Dunn advances to third. Runners on second and third with none out and A.J. Pierzynski due up.
White Sox 2, Guardians 0 Top 1, 0 OutsApr 11 12:15 PM - Adam Dunn singled to center scoring Alejandro De Aza. On the play, Brent Morel advances to third. Runners on first and third with none out and Paul Konerko due up.
White Sox 1, Guardians 0 Top 1, 0 OutsApr 11 12:14 PM - CHICAGO: 0
CLEVELAND: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 11 12:07 PM
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