Sox Streak Snapped with 3-2 Loss to A's (Game 86, '08)

I never like losing.  Still, you cannot win all games in a long season.  The White Sox started out strong, scoring 2 in the first inning.  They looked like they were going to be able to do more, with some hard-hit balls directly at people, including a line-shot by Swisher to first, doubling off Thome in a double-play. 

Vazquez pitched exceptionally well in the beginning of this game, attacking the hitters and locating his breaking pitches early.  Even though he gave up two homeruns and three runs overall, he was pretty good. Duchscherer was a little better, and Houston Street shut the door at the end.  I never like losses, but I prefer they get beat by the opposition instead of themselves.  They simply got beat by a slightly better pitcher tonight.  I don't like it, but I can accept it.  They'll have to get them tomorrow.