Sox Lose Series To Cubs

The Sox offense was nearly completely shutdown in the final 2 games of the series vs. the Cubs. The only runs they've produced in their last 18 innings came on solo-back-to-back homers off of Maddux in Saturdays contest. That wasn't enough to even get a lead though, as Contreras gave up a grand slam in the first inning and did so before his pitch count had even reached double digits. He started the game allowing lead-off bunt single, a HBP, and a walk to load the bases setting up the grammy for Ramirez. On Sunday the Sox only managed to get one hit in the ballgame. ("One hit?! You mean to tell me we've only got one god damned hit?" -Harry Doyle)
Tomorrow the Sox open up a series in Detriot against the Tigers and will be sending Buehrle (9-1, 2.48) out to face Robertson (3-5, 3.66). The Sox will just miss the return of "Thats not enough Money-io", who just began his minor league rehab tonight in AAA, going 1-2 with a double and a walk. He had gone hitless in his only 3 starts on the season before going on the DL with a hernia in April.

Around Baseball: Minnesota snapped their skid on Sunday and won again today to climb back to 9 games behind the Sox.
Julio Franco hit his 8th career grand slam tonight at the ripe old age of 46. In 116 AB's this season, Julio is hitting .276 with 6HR's and 20 RBI. Last season in 320 AB's, he hit .309 with 57 RBI.