No Offense, Errors Cost Sox in 2-0 Loss to Rockies (Game 69, '08)

The White Sox ended their perfect run against the Rockies in interleague play with their loss tonight 2-0.  Errors were costly, with Konerko unable to field a grounder that ultimately plated the first run of the ballgame. Still, without being able to score a single run all night, errors or no errors, this team is not going to win ballgames.  Three hits is not enough.  The pitching was very good again, with John Danks surrenduring no earned runs on 5 hits.  With Minnesota's win, the Sox' lead is down to 4.5 games. 

I suppose there is no point getting upset with a trend that has been in existence for this team over the past year and a half.  It's not likely to change now since it hasn't changed before. This team features excellent pitching and a streaky offense - period.  That is what they are and that is what they are going to be.  They have little ability to manufacture runs so if it is not their night offensively, they will not win.  Simple as that.  It frustrates me this team has few options, but without an offensive overhaul, this is what this team is.  Konerko hitting .215,  Thome hitting .219, and now Quentin cooling off has not helped matters.  It is not April.  It is the middle of June, and while Paulie has been dealing with his hand injury, this team needs more from the middle of its lineup to continue to compete down the stretch.  Because everyone else in the division has underachieved, the White Sox have a legitimate shot.  Still, they need more, and they need it now - not necessarily from different guys, but from who they have on the field today.