1972 Chicago White Sox Replay

SERIES #39. TWO GAMES, SWEPT SERIES. NEW YORK VS CHICAGO

As a result of sweeping a two game series against the New York Yankees, the White Sox have moved into sole possession of first place in the A.L. West by a half game over Oakland.

Eddie Fisher improves to(11-7) with a 5-1 win in the first game. Fisher had a somewhat odd pitching line, in that he allowed nine hits, but did not strike out or walk a single batter. Vincente Romo was perfect in two and two thirds innings of relief. Dick Allen(34) led the offense with a homerun and a pair of singles.

Rich Morales(3) had a huge day at the plate, with a two run homer and an rbi single. He also had a second single late in the game. Ed Spiezio singled twice and scored two runs. Stan Bahnsen(13-5) worked six innings to claim the win.

Chicago doesn’t play again until August 26th, when they head to Milwaukee to battle the Brewers.

American League West Division Standings(August 23, 1972)

Chicago/117/68/49/.581/—

Oakland/118/68/50/576/.5

Minnesota/115/63/52/.548/4

Kansas City/115/59/56/.513/8

California/118/50/68/.424/18.5

Texas/118/50/68/.424/18.5