Big Win for White Sox Behind Thome's RBI Single (Game 41, '08)

I have to admit it.  I thought with two outs in the top of the ninth, Jim Thome was going to strike out.  I was so glad to see him hit the ball hard to right field, and after Pierzynski crossed the plate to score the go-ahead run, I could see him point to Thome and shout at him what I'm sure were words of encouragement.  I'm sure this tough stretch for Jim has been hard on him since he was 0 for the series before his big hit. He sure got the hit when it counted, and basically won the ballgame.  I hope for more good things for Jim starting tonight. 

Vazquez had a very nice outing, but was unable to get the win after Joe Crede's fielding error.  What's more important though is the way the team picked him up and picked up Quentin's miscue in left that was essentially responsible for the first two runs of the game.  Quentin almost picked himself up single handedly by missing a home run by about 10 feet.  But that long fly was enough to get Pierzynski to third base, in position to score on Thome's single.  Not a perfect game, but a good, solid victory with a team that picked each other up.  I like to see that.  I hope to see more good things as the Sox play the National League Giants.  Today they met up with their old friend Garland.  Tomorrow they will meet up with their old friend Rowand.