May 18, 2012, 5:38 pm JJ STANKEVITZ The White Sox may have pulled out a 3-2 win over the Cubs Friday at Wrigley Field, but the loss suffered in the third inning may loom larger. A 2-2 splitter from Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija ran inside on Paul Konerko, hitting him in the face and leaving the White Sox captain crumpled in a heap at home plate for a few scary moments. The 36-year-old first baseman got up and had to be escorted off the field with a towel pinned to his face, as he suffered a small cut above his left eye thanks to the 85 mile per hour pitch.
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White Sox Top Cubs in Wood's Farewell
Written by The Sports Network Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Gordon Beckham spoiled Kerry Wood’s retirement with a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth as the White Sox took a 3-2 victory over the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. With the game tied at 2-2 in the eighth, Beckham lifted Jeff Samardzija’s splitter into the bleachers in left field to give Chicago a one-run edge.
Diamond’s Gem Earns Split With Jays – valleynewslive.com
When the Twins called up Brian Dozier and Scott Diamond from Triple-A Rochester early this week, they were hoping to get a spark from the duo.
