The White Sox kept tacking on incrementally throughout the game, such that a close pitcher’s duel gradually morphed into a laugher. James Shields of all people pitched six innings allowing only one run while striking out six and only walking two. Shields entered the game leading the majors in HR/9 allowed, surrendering over two per […]
Day: September 26, 2016
These Are The Bad Kind of Excuses
The expression “no excuses” has always vexed me. After all, if you would have won a race, but someone snagged you in a net before you hit the finish line, that’s a pretty excellent excuse. I also understand the expression as something athletes say when a star player gets hurt, because you have to maintain […]