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Crede's HR Lifts White Sox Past Indians

Chicago wins pitchers' duel to avoid opening series sweep

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 3, 2008 6:36 PM CDT

(Newser) – Even though his pitchers allowed 17 runs in losing the first two games of the season, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen maintained a positive outlook. "We expected to win at least one game this year," Guillen said after Chicago defeated the Cleveland Indians 2-1 Thursday. John Danks didn't allow a hit until Casey Blake singled leading off the sixth inning, and Joe Crede hit a tiebreaking home run off Jake Westbrook to lead off the eighth.

The win prevented the Indians from sweeping the three-game series. "It's big to come in here and win a game against these guys," Crede said. Octavio Dotel (1-1) retired Blake on a flyout with runners on second and third to end the seventh, Scott Linebrink pitched a perfect eighth and Bobby Jenks retired the side in order in the ninth for his first save.

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, ,throws out Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach at first base after Shoppach bunted in the sixth inning in a baseball game, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cleveland. Also watching is catcher A.J. Pierzynski, right. The White Sox won 2-1.
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, ,throws out Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach at first base after Shoppach bunted in the sixth inning in a baseball game, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cleveland....   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook (37) waits as Chicago White Sox's Joe Crede (24) runs the bases after after hitting a solo home run, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook (37) waits as Chicago White Sox's Joe Crede (24) runs the bases after after hitting a solo home run, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cleveland.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Chicago White Sox's Juan Uribe (5) is congratulated by teamamte Orlando Cabrera after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning in a baseball game, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cleveland. The White Sox 2-1.
Chicago White Sox's Juan Uribe (5) is congratulated by teamamte Orlando Cabrera after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning in a baseball game, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cleveland. The White Sox...   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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