SERIES #11. THREE GAMES, SWEPT SERIES. CALIFORNIA VS CHICAGO.
Well, after their latest series sweep, the White Sox are in sole possession of first place by a game and a half over Oakland. Minnesota has dropped four games in a row, falling to third place.
Chicago took 3 straight from last place California, winning by scores of 6-3, 6-0 and 6-5. The first game was another no decision for Wilbur Wood, the fourth straight time that has occurred in a Wood start. The White Sox won in dramatic fashion when Dick Allen(14) belted a game winning, three run homer in the bottom of the ninth. Dave Lemonds(2-0) won in relief.
Game two saw Tom Bradley(4-1), the Sox hottest pitcher right now, toss his second shutout in a row. He pitched a six hit, whitewash against the Angels, fanning eight, while allowing only two walks. Mike Andrews led the offense with three hits.
The last game saw Goose Gossage blow a save opportunity and get a win in the same day. Gossage was pitching in the top of the ninth, trying to protect a 5-4 lead. He gave up a one out single to Vada Pinson, who quickly stole second base, his second theft of the game. Bob Oliver, who had homered earlier against Steve Kealey, singled in the tying run. But in the Chicago ninth, California reliever, Don Ross had two on and two out, when Andrews singled in the game winner. Gossage(1-0), being the pitcher of record, logged his first win of the year. Bill Melton(6) and Tom Egan(2) each homered.
So despite being outhit in two of the three games, Chicago won two of those contests in the bottom of the ninth inning.
PLAYER PROFILE: DICK ALLEN.
Through May 21st, first baseman, Dick Allen is batting .284 with 14 homeruns and 28 runs batted in. He has scored 22 runs. He has 5 doubles and one triple. He has drawn 18 walks against 27 strikeouts. He has a 9 game hitting streak.
PLAYER PROFILE: CARLOS MAY.
Left fielder, Carlos May is leading the ballclub in batting with a .333 average. He has scored 12 runs, drove in 18 and has 4 doubles and 4 homers. He has a seven game hit streak and has yet to make an error in the outfield.
Next series: 3 games against Texas at Arlington Stadium.
American League West Standings(May 21, 1972)
Chicago/28/20/8/.714
Oakland/27/18/9/.667
Minnesota/28/17/11/.607
Texas/30/17/13/.567
Kansas City/30/12/18/.400
California/30/10/20/.334
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