Sox Squander Offensive Opportunities Again – Lose 2-1 (Game 55, ’08)

Scott Linebrink has been fantastic for the White Sox.  He almost never gives up anything, but gave up the game-winning home run to Cliff Floyd.  The inability to get the bunt down to advance the runner, and continued offensive ineptitude, grounding into countless double plays decided the game before Floyd’s home run.  There is only so often this team can expect the pitching to hold off a team that runs like crazy and seems to constantly get on base.  I was actually amazed the Sox pitching was able to hold the Rays down to just two runs overall. Contreras was very good, only giving up one run. I cannot blame the pitching.  If the White Sox cannot score more than one run, they don’t deserve to win.  When the Sox would get guys on base with hits, they could not get the key hit to get a run across.  It happened all night long.  They will have a tough task ahead trying to beat Kazmir tomorrow.