Back in Black by Jared Carrabis
Manny Ramirez collects two hits in White Sox win


In his first return to Fenway Park since coming back to the American League, it was Manny Ramirez who had the last laugh.

The Red Sox sent arguably their best hurler to the mound in game one of a day-night doubleheader, and although he pitched well, Boston’s offense didn’t hold up their end of the bargain.

Ramirez was one of four White Sox batters with at least two hits, as Paul Konerko’s 3-for-4 showing at the plate was the difference maker. Konerko’s two runs scored set the deficit that the weak Red Sox offense could not overcome.

In all, Mike Lowell’s second inning double was the only extra base hit for the Red Sox, as Boston stranded nine men on base, going 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

Clay Buchholz pitched well enough to win, but for the first time since his first start coming off the disabled list on July 21, the right-hander did not pitch past the fifth inning. Buchholz’s outing may have been cut an inning short in hopes of matching him up against the Rays in Wednesday on short rest.

Buchholz got the hook after 95 pitches, allowing two earned runs on six hits.

Chicago’s left-handed starter John Danks kept the Red Sox in check for seven frames, holding Boston to just one run, while striking out five in his 103-pitch effort.

The White Sox’ Bobby Jenks came on in the ninth to lock down the save, allowing a lead-off single to Jed Lowrie, then retiring the next three in order.



Final score: White Sox 3, Red Sox 1
WP: John Danks (13-9)
LP: Clay Buchholz (15-6)
SV: Bobby Jenks (26)

Game notes: Clay Buchholz suffered his first loss since July 21 at Oakland. Dating back to his three game series at Fenway Park with the Dodgers, Manny Ramirez has a four-game hitting streak at Fenway with three consecutive two-hit games.

Tweet of the Day: @MikeSilvermanBB: Here's a breathless update on Manny's first ChiSox AB: Some boos, some cheers... #forgetaboutitalready #redsox

-Jared Carrabis

Published on September 04, 2010

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