White Sox Beat Indians and Sabathia In 4-1 Win (Game 45, '08)

This was a good ballgame to watch, complete with home runs from Quentin and Thome, who has homered off Sabathia for the third time this season, good baserunning, and outstanding pitching.  This staff from top to bottom has been fantastic overall.  Contreras was excellent.  He looked great tonight, and the White Sox were able to do just enough against Sabathia to give him his sixth loss of the season. 

The main difference I see between the Indians and the White Sox so far this year is in the bullpen.  Both teams have struggled offensively, and both starting staffs have been excellent.  The Indians bullpen has not been great, and it showed again tonight.  I was glad to see the White Sox score a couple of insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.  I credit the pitching of Contreras and the bullpen to holding the Indians to just one run.  The Sox will try for the series win tomorrow...

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