A.J. Pierzynski’s two out, two-run seventh inning double was the difference, as Chicago edged New York, 7-6 Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Andrew Jones posted his 40th career multi-homer game in the win. The Yankees' loss snapped a five-game winning streak against the White Sox dating back to last season.
After New York scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take its first lead of the game, Chicago answered with two runs in the top of the seventh. After reliever David Robertson (0-2) allowed a double and an intentional walk, lefty Damaso Marte entered the game. The left-handed hitting Pierzynski greeted Marte with a two-run double to left giving the White Sox a 7-6 advantage.
Trailing 5-2 entering the bottom of the sixth, New York rallied for four r ...
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Pierzynski’s Clutch Hit Lifts White Sox Past Yankees
Posted: 1st May 2010 by Christopher Woodley in MLBComments Off on Pierzynski’s Clutch Hit Lifts White Sox Past Yankees