The Chicago White Sox ended their 2009 campaign fittingly, with a loss to the Detroit Tigers. The loss somewhat showed what the Sox were lacking all season, offense. They were shut down by Detroit's ace, Justin Verlander, who gave up just three runs in 7.2 innings in what turned into a must-win game for the Tigers to force a playoff game with the Minnesota Twins. John Danks took the loss after he gave up four runs in five innings. Rookies Carolos Torres and Daniel Hudson finished out the game and the season. Hudson went two innings giving up three hits and one run, while striking out two.
Keep in mind that the Sox did win the series after stellar starting pitching from Jake Peavy and Freddy Garcia. Peavy won the series opener going eight strong innings, giving up just two hits. Scott Podsednik and Carlos Quentin were the offensive stars as Pods went 3-4 with a run and Quentin went 2-4 while driving in two. Both players could play prominent roles on next year's team. Freddy Garcia could also play a prominent role next season as he pitched very well in his final audition for the fifth starter spot in the rotation. He went seven innings and gave up just one run. Quentin's bat was also encouraging, as he went 2-3, scoring two runs and driving one in.
Now that the season is finally over, all that Sox fans can do is wait and see what lies in store for their team.
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