Sox Win Wild One, But Kerry Wood Steals The Show In Finale
Kerry Wood says goodbye
The White Sox pulled out a 3-2 win in a wild game Friday, but in many ways Kerry Wood stole the show at Wrigley Field.
Wood, who has struggled all season and had some nagging injuries, let it be known he planned on retiring after the game. He entered the game in the 8th inning, struck out Dayan Viciedo and exited to hugs and handshakes from his teammates and a standing ovation from the crowd.
Paul Konerko started the game with a two-run homer in the 1st inning, and the Sox held a 2-1 lead after Starlin Castro drove one in for the Cubs on a sacrifice fly.
Konerko's next time up, he was drilled in the head by a pitch from Jeff Samardzija and had to leave the game. The Sox retaliated when Philip Humber hit Bryan LaHair.
Both teams continued to throw close to some hitters. Cubs manager Dale Sveum was eventually ejected.
The Cubs tied the score, 2-2, in the 7th inning, on single by Samardzija, but Gordon Beckham homered in the 8th to put the Sox on top for good.
Addison Reed closed out the Cubs in the 9th. Reed got two outs and then got Darwin Barney to loft a lazy fly to right field. Alex Rios lost the ball in the sun and dropped it, with Barney making it to second base. But, Reed struck out Reed Johnson to end the game.
Before the game, the Cubs sent RHP Chris Volstad, who has struggled, to AAA Iowa. It also looked like catcher Geovany Soto will be put on the DL with an injury.
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