Recap: Chicago WSox vs. Detroit
Sports Network | September 29, 2008
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Alexei Ramirez slugged a grand slam to break a tie in the sixth inning and Chicago steamrolled Detroit, 8-2, in a make-up contest from U.S. Cellular Field.
The extra tilt was necessary after the clubs' September 13 game was postponed due to rain. As a result, the White Sox came into action trailing the AL Central-leading Twins by a half-game.
Jermaine Dye knocked in a pair while A.J. Pierzynski collected two hits and drove in a run for the White Sox (88-74), who will host Minnesota for a one- game playoff Tuesday to determine the division winner. Whoever comes away victorious will face the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays.
Gavin Floyd (17-8) allowed five hits and two runs over six innings, fanning eight with a pair of walks to earn his first win since September 16.
Ryan Raburn picked up a pair of hits and scored a run for the Tigers (74-88), who ended the season by dropping eight of their final 11 contests. Brandon Inge drove in a run with a double.
Gary Sheffield, in his quest to reach 500 career home runs, finished 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He was also hit by a pitch.
