SEATTLE -- The Chicago White Sox needed 17 hits, eight pitchers and more than 5
1/2 hours to end their eight-game losing streak.
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they were happy to put the slide behind them, it was all about some rest after
this one was over. Alejandro De Aza and Alex Rios each had an RBI single in the
16th inning, and the White Sox held on for a 7-5 victory over the Seattle
Mariners on Wednesday. "Were all too exhausted right now to relish it," Chicago
second baseman Gordon Beckham said. "But when youre down, youve got an
eight-game losing streak, and youre battling and what happens in the 14th
happened its like, How can it get any worse? ... We battled and hopefully it
does enough for us to get going back in the right direction." De Azas
tiebreaking hit came after the teams combined to make baseball history when
Chicago scored five times in the top of the 14th, only to have Seattle complete
an improbable rally on Kyle Seagers tying grand slam off Addison Reed (2-0) with
two out. According to the Mariners, with information from Elias Sports Bureau,
Seager was the first player to hit a tying grand slam in extra innings and no
team had ever scored five or more runs in the 14th inning or later to tie a
game. It also was the first game in major league history when each team scored
five or more runs in the game when it was scoreless through the ninth. After 13
innings of offensive futility, the two sides combined for 10 runs and 10 hits in
the 14th inning alone. Clocking in at 5 hours, 42 minutes, the game was too long
for Chicago manager Robin Ventura, who had to leave early to catch a flight for
his daughters high school graduation. "We had a lot of big hits in the 14th,"
said Chicago bench coach Mark Parent, who took over when Ventura left. "The
whole pitching staff and the team really rallied around each other. It was
really good to see." The events of the 14th all became a footnote when the White
Sox scored twice in the 16th against Hector Noesi (0-1), who gave up three runs
and seven hits in three innings. De Aza drove in Beckham and eventually came
around on an infield hit by Rios, who also singled home the first run of the
game. The two-run cushion proved to be enough for Reed this time. He struck out
Brendan Ryan on three pitches, and then got Endy Chavez and Jason Bay swinging.
Reed was charged with five runs and five hits over three innings, but got the
victory. Reed had never thrown more than 1 2-3 innings and 40 pitches. He threw
55 pitches and was at the end of his stint when he recorded the final out.
Parents plan should the game go to the 17th was to have outfielder Casper Wells
take the mound. "It was a crazy game and Ive never been a part of anything like
that," Reed said. "It was just amazing how our guys stayed focused and stayed in
the ballgame for me." The White Sox avoided the first winless road trip of seven
or more games in franchise history. They seemed to have the game won in the
14th, but the lead evaporated in a remarkable inning. De Aza had a leadoff walk
and advanced to third on a perfectly executed hit-and-run single through the
right side of the infield by Alexei Ramirez. Rios then singled in De Aza, and
Chicago added another run on Wells infield single. Jeff Keppinger had a two-run
single and Hector Gimenez doubled home a run as the White Sox sent 10 batters to
the plate. And that seemed to be more than enough, especially with Reed taking
over. But the closer was shaky from the outset, giving up four straight hits
after Franklin popped out. The last of the four hits came from Chavez and scored
Michael Saunders to make it 5-1. Reed struck out Bay on a slider and had a 1-2
count on Seager when he left a fastball over the plate and third baseman drove
it over the wall in right-centre for his first career grand slam. The Mariners
dugout erupted and Seager wore a grin on his face as he rounded the bases. It
was the first home run allowed this year by Reed. "I dont think you can
necessarily try to hit a home run off him. Hes got pretty good stuff. Hes their
closer for a reason," Seager said. "Just try to put a good swing on the ball and
not strike out." NOTES: Chicago announced RHP Jake Peavy has a non-displaced rib
fracture on the left side of his chest and will be sidelined for approximately
four to six weeks. The fracture was revealed in an MRI exam on Wednesday morning
in Seattle. ... Seattle plans on having Michael Morse (quad) back in the lineup
on Thursday, although manager Eric Wedge has not decided if Morse will play
first base or DH. ... Wednesday was the 13th game in Mariners history to be
scoreless through nine innings.
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. -- Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons
on Sunday night.CLEVELAND -- A playoff contender in September, the Indians drew
their largest crowd in almost a month and gave fans something to cheer about.
Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a
two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold
on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday
night. Cleveland leads Texas by a half-game for the ALs second wild card. The
Indians, who have won eight of their last 10, trail Tampa Bay by a half-game for
the wild-card lead. "Theres nothing like that atmosphere," Nick Swisher said.
"Weve got to keep winning, but Im telling you, man, when you have fan support
like that its so easy to get up for games. Were so happy everybody showed up and
everybody had a great time." Swisher, who scored a run, had a hit and walked
twice, picked up the tab for a postgame fireworks show. Despite being in the
playoff race, Cleveland went into Saturday 14th among AL teams in attendance at
19,317, ahead of only Tampa Bay (18,457), according to STATS. Saturdays crowd of
26,611 was the Indians largest at home since 26,870 watched a game against
Minnesota on Aug. 24. "It was really welcome," manager Terry Francona said. "I
think players probably appreciate that. There was a little extra energy tonight.
This time of year that cant hurt anybody." Swisher and several teammates tossed
miniature baseballs into the stands following the game. The Indians passed Texas
with Fridays rain-shortened 2-1 win, moving into a wild-card spot for the first
time since before play on Aug. 5. Following Sundays series finale, Cleveland
hosts the Chicago White Sox for two games before closing the regular season with
four games at Minnesota. "As close as we are, we can almost taste it," Kazmir
said. "So you want to go out and give it everything youve got." Francona has a
simple philosophy when it comes to dealing with a playoff chase. "When we win,
were fine, when we lose, you hope," he said. "Its not do or die. Its do, or it
hurts." Houston, a major league-worst 51-104, is on a season-high eight-game
losing streak and has totalled just 12 runs during the skkid.
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three losses from matching the club record set last season. The Astros scored
when Chris Carter homered against Joe Smith with two outs in the ninth. Kazmir
(9-9) struck out 10 and walked two. He had been 1-5 with a 5.82 ERA in his
previous seven starts. He gave up Jonathan Villars single to start the game,
then included a double-play grounder from Jose Altuve and didnt allow another
runner until a single opening the fifth by Carter, who had three hits. Kazmir,
who was pitching for the Sugar Land Skeeters in an independent league last
season, has far exceeded the Indians expectations. "This is exciting," Francona
said. "Knowing Kaz, the bigger the game, hes not going to shy away from that."
"You definitely have to tip your hat to Kazmir tonight," Astros manager
Bo Porter said. "He had an explosive fastball and did a tremendous job with his
breakaway stuff." Cody Allen relieved following to L.J. Hoes leadoff double in
the eighth. Brantleys home run capped Clevelands three-run first inning.
Jason Kipnis and Lonnie Chisenhall also drove in runs for Cleveland.
Paul Clemens (4-6) allowed four runs in 4 2-3 innings in his fourth start of the
season after making 30 appearances out of the bullpen. NOTES: Francona said RHP
Justin Masterson (strained left oblique) likely will throw a simulated game
Sunday or Monday. Its possible Masterson, who left his start against Baltimore
on Sept. 2 in the second inning, will be ready to pitch in relief before the
regular season ends. ... Francona said he contacted Boston manager John Farrell
after the Red Sox clinched the AL East on Friday night. Farrell was Bostons
pitching coach during Franconas tenure as manager and the two are friends. ...
Astros 3B Matt Dominguez (left hand) returned to the lineup after sitting out
one game. He was struck on the left hand Thursday by a pitch from Indians RHP
Chris Perez. "Matt said its still a little sore, but hes a pretty tough guy,"
Porter said. Dominguez was hitless in four at-bats. ... Astros LHP Erik Bedard
(4-11) takes on Indians RHP Corey Kluber (9-5) in the four-game series finale
Sunday.
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