Viciedo HR In 9th Lifts White Sox Over Indians 4-3
Dayan Viciedo hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning off John Axford, lifting the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-3 Sunday and stopping a four-game losing streak.
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Dayan Viciedo hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning off John Axford, lifting the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-3 Sunday and stopping a four-game losing streak.
Loyola of Chicago opposite hitter Joe Smalzer no longer has a chip on his shoulder about being an underdog.
Joao Plata scored twice in the final 24 minutes, including the winner in stoppage time, to help Real Salt Lake remain unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over the winless Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Outfielder Moises Sierra has been added to the active roster and Conor Gillaspie has been sent to AAA Charlotte on an injury rehabilitation assignment.
Justin Masterson pitched neatly into the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat theWhite Sox 2-0 Saturday night in a game highlighted by Chicago rookie Jose Abreu's snazzy glove toss.
California Chrome pulled away down the stretch for a dominant win at the 140th Kentucky Derby.
A strong effort by Jake Arrieta and the bullpen gave the team back-to-back wins over St Louis. The Cubs had not won a series since September 11, 2013.
Junior Lake and Anthony Rizzo homered, leading Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Saturday for their season-best third win in a row. A day after the Cubs tagged St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright, they came back to beat Michael Wacha (2-3). The Cubs have their longest winning streak since a three-game sweep of San Francisco in late July. Arrieta struck out seven over 5 1-3 innings in his season debut. He gave up four hits. Chicago's bullpen combined to pitch 3 2-3 scoreless innings. Brian Schlitter (1-0) got two outs for the win and Hector Rondon worked around a pair of leadoff singles in the ninth for his third save.
The Chicago White Sox have placed center fielder Adam Eaton on the 15-day DL with a strained hamstring.
Rizzo, who has struggled with consistent hand placement, looks like he has figured out a batting stroke that can be repeated successfully.
