Bats Support Vazquez in 8-4 Win Over Mariners (Game 36, '08)

Vazquez was fairly solid tonight until the sixth inning when things got a little scary.  I actually thought it might have gone the way of the Mariners when they started gaining momentum, but the Sox bullpen did wonderfully preserving the lead.  Vazquez was not at his best, but it was good to see the White Sox bullpen pick him up and keep the Mariners at bay. 

It looks like Brian Anderson wants to stay in the lineup with his 3-run homer and a valient attempt to replicate yesterday's heroic catch in center.  Giving Thome a night off was a good idea I think, and it was good to see Swisher get a couple hits and an RBI after his night off.  He has heart and wants to excel.  The pickoff play with Dotel faking to third, throwing to second, then Uribe firing the ball home to nail Ichiro was electric. I wasn't sure how Dotel was going to get out of that inning, but the way he did it was not at all the way I expected.  Very exciting. 

Overall, I'm glad to see this offense reawakening.  I'm hoping the pitching can continue as they go for the sweep tomorrow.