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batted balls · 11-19-2004, 10:34 AM

CHICAGO (AP)-The White Sox record-setting losing streak ended Thursday night, but the fallout may be the firing of manager Chuck Tanner.

Chicago snapped its 19-game losing string with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees before a crowd of 34,616 at Comiskey Park. Rookie right-hander Kent Tekulve kept the Yankee hitters at bay, tossing a five-hit shutout.

"I'm glad I could do my part and end this thing," Tekulve said after the game. "Hopefully, it's the start of good things for our team."

Tekulve, who was acquired from Pittsburgh in a trade for 1973 Rookie-of-the-Year Jorge Orta, walked none and struck out four en route to his 109-pitch masterpiece. It was his first major-league victory. Tekulve is 1-2 on the season.

"He's tough to pick up with that sidearm, buggy whip delivery," said baffled Yankee star Bobby Murcer. "It's not a delivery you see every day."

Tekulve, normally a relief pitcher, has been pressed into the starting rotation due to injuries and the recent trade of J.R. Richard.

"He really came through for us tonight," said catcher Pete Varney. "He really had control of his pitches."

The Sox produced just enough offense to beat the Yankees. New York starter Mel Stottlemyre, 5-2, allowed just three hits and walked only one. Two of the three Sox hits were home runs. Short stop Bobby Grich hit his eighth homer of the year in the second inning. Centerfielder Jim Lyttle gave the Sox some insurance with an eighth inning shot into the left-field bleachers. It was Lyttle's first homer of the season.

The rare Sox victory, just the sixth in 36 games for Chicago this season, did little to end speculation that Tanner will be removed as Sox manager. The Sox are ranked last among the majors' 24 teams in batting average (.231), runs scored (137), ERA (6.85), runs allowed (268) and opponents' batting average (.325).

Team owner John Allyn again refused to comment on Tanner's future. Tanner supporter and Sox first baseman Dick Allen said, "It's too bad that we're playing so poorly because Chuck is working harder than any of us. We need to turn things around for his sake."

Upon hearing Allen's comments, veteran outfielder Pat Kelly added, "For our sakes as well."

11-19-2004, 10:34 AM	#24
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,323	Rookie Pitcher Helps White Sox Finally Break Long Losing Streak CHICAGO (AP)-The White Sox record-setting losing streak ended Thursday night, but the fallout may be the firing of manager Chuck Tanner. Chicago snapped its 19-game losing string with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees before a crowd of 34,616 at Comiskey Park. Rookie right-hander Kent Tekulve kept the Yankee hitters at bay, tossing a five-hit shutout. "I'm glad I could do my part and end this thing," Tekulve said after the game. "Hopefully, it's the start of good things for our team." Tekulve, who was acquired from Pittsburgh in a trade for 1973 Rookie-of-the-Year Jorge Orta, walked none and struck out four en route to his 109-pitch masterpiece. It was his first major-league victory. Tekulve is 1-2 on the season. "He's tough to pick up with that sidearm, buggy whip delivery," said baffled Yankee star Bobby Murcer. "It's not a delivery you see every day." Tekulve, normally a relief pitcher, has been pressed into the starting rotation due to injuries and the recent trade of J.R. Richard. "He really came through for us tonight," said catcher Pete Varney. "He really had control of his pitches." The Sox produced just enough offense to beat the Yankees. New York starter Mel Stottlemyre, 5-2, allowed just three hits and walked only one. Two of the three Sox hits were home runs. Short stop Bobby Grich hit his eighth homer of the year in the second inning. Centerfielder Jim Lyttle gave the Sox some insurance with an eighth inning shot into the left-field bleachers. It was Lyttle's first homer of the season. The rare Sox victory, just the sixth in 36 games for Chicago this season, did little to end speculation that Tanner will be removed as Sox manager. The Sox are ranked last among the majors' 24 teams in batting average (.231), runs scored (137), ERA (6.85), runs allowed (268) and opponents' batting average (.325). Team owner John Allyn again refused to comment on Tanner's future. Tanner supporter and Sox first baseman Dick Allen said, "It's too bad that we're playing so poorly because Chuck is working harder than any of us. We need to turn things around for his sake." Upon hearing Allen's comments, veteran outfielder Pat Kelly added, "For our sakes as well."