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Grand Slams for Crede and Konerko

Chicago shuts out dejected Detroit, 11-0

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 13, 2008 6:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Joe Crede and Paul Konerko each hit grand slams to back Javier Vazquez's strong start, as the White Sox pounded the Tigers 11-0 today. Konerko's homer came in the third off Kenny Rogers and Crede's grand slam, his second this season, came in the fifth against Zach Miner as the White Sox won for the fifth time in six games over Detroit.

Chicago has a 5 1/2-game lead in the division over the Tigers, who have the worst record in the majors at 2-10. Vazquez won his second straight start, struck out nine and gave up five hits in seven. Rogers gave up seven runs on seven hits and four walks in four-plus innings. The Tigers haven't scored a run in his three starts this season.

Detroit Tigers' Jacque Jones reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of their baseball game today in Chicago. The White Sox won 11-0.
Detroit Tigers' Jacque Jones reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of their baseball game today in Chicago. The White Sox won 11-0.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, celebrates with Jim Thome after hitting a grand slam home run against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their game on Sunday in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, celebrates with Jim Thome after hitting a grand slam home run against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their game on Sunday in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 13, 2008,  in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 13, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko hits a grand slam un against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their baseball game today in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko hits a grand slam un against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their baseball game today in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Javier Vazquez delivers a pitch against Detroit Tigers during the second inning of their baseball game today in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Javier Vazquez delivers a pitch against Detroit Tigers during the second inning of their baseball game today in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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