The Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 1-0 in a one-game playoff to get into the playoffs. Both teams were tied at 88-74, meaning that they would have to play an extra game to determine who gets into the playoffs and win the AL Central division. John Danks started for the White Sox while Nick Blackburn started for the Twins. Both pitchers were pitching great, holding each team without a run. In the 5th inning, Michael Cuddyer of the Twins was trying to score off of a fly ball out by Brendan Harris. The ball was caught by Ken Griffey Jr. and he made a strong throw to home plate to get Cuddyer out. That was the only chance the Twins had of scoring. In the seventh inning, Blackburn finally got burned on a pitch. Jim Thome of the White Sox provided the only run of the game, with a solo home run to deep center field. Closer Bobby Jenks of the White Sox came in the game in the ninth inning to close the door on the Twins and advance to the postseason. With the White Sox postseason berth, this will be the first time both Chicago teams made it into the playoffs in the same year in 100 years. The White Sox will face the AL East division champion Tampa Bay Rays in the divisional series. I believe the White Sox have a good team but not better than the competition the Rays have faced in the season. The White Sox, in my opinion, will be eliminatedby the Rays. What do you think? What lies ahead for the Twins in the offseason?
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