Rapid Reaction: White Sox 9, Indians 0
October, 3, 2012
10/03/12
9:06
PM CT
By
Bruce Levine | ESPNChicago.com
CLEVELAND – Here’s a quick look at the Chicago White Sox’s 9-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday:

HOW IT HAPPENED: Dan Johnson hit three home runs, and Gavin Floyd won his 12th game in the White Sox’s finale. With a lineup of mostly bench players (other than Paul Konerko and Dayan Viciedo), the Sox get off to a quick lead when Johnson hit a two-run home run off of starter David Huff in the second inning. Catcher Hector Gimenez’s RBI single plated a run in the fourth. Konerko added a two-run homer in the fifth inning, his 26th of the season, and Dayan Viciedo hit his 25th homer in the ninth.
WHAT IT MEANS: The Sox finished the season at 85-77, good for second place in the American League Central. At 12-11, Floyd finished with an above-.500 record for the first time since 2008 when he went 17-8. With two hits, Konerko tied Frank Thomas for third place on the Sox’s all-time hit list with 2,136. The Sox set a franchise best .988 fielding average in 2012. Johnson is the 15th Sox player to have a three-homer game.
OUTSIDE THE BOX: GM Kenny Williams said he expects the entire coaching staff to return in 2013. Designated hitter Adam Dunn finished with 221 strikeouts, one shy of Mark Reynolds’ all-time high. Matt Thornton tied his career high for appearances (74).
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- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla
At the Cell they just blew the horn and showed the Blackhawks goal. Fans cheer. Runs here and goals there are even.
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White Sox send Angel Sanchez to Triple-A http://t.co/vMZaWVb4Mh
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Angel Hernandez calls out Dunn on the check swing. "You can't do it like that bro," Dunn appeared to say.
about an hour ago
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Konerko has '05 World Series moment http://t.co/ttse75aU1w
about an hour ago
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- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla
Sale throws, is confident for Tuesday http://t.co/vpzYyPC7Dc
about 2 hours ago
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A day later, Danks' soreness minimal http://t.co/DChmRskPpO
about 2 hours ago
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- ESPNBruceLevine Bruce Levine
Tyler Flowers out with back spasms second straight day.
about 4 hours ago
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Chris Sale will play catch today .Side session Sunday.
about 4 hours ago
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- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla
Lineups: White Sox vs Fish 5/25 http://t.co/eBfrBB2AYT
about 5 hours ago
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Konerko breaking out of hitting slump http://t.co/Kxi9yIgs8L
about 19 hours ago
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Harrelson again comes to Sox's defense http://t.co/s1voZQLcKg
about 19 hours ago
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Confident Danks returns to Sox rotation http://t.co/XlLZYxWTby
about 19 hours ago
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- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla
We might have to go check on Hawk after Angel Hernandez's most recent blown call.
about 21 hours ago
- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla

- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla
get ready for the Dunn vs. Dunner matchup here in the eighth
about 22 hours ago
- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla

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Danks comes out to a nice ovation after the leadoff double. Ends the night with 76 pitches.
about 23 hours ago
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Danks starts the seventh inning at 74 pitches.
about 23 hours ago
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Rios extends his hit streak to 18 games just before Mauer breaks up Sanchez's no-no in the 9th in DET.
about 23 hours ago
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Keppinger hits a line drive off the back of the right shoulder of Marlins pitcher Tom Koehler. He's staying in the game.
1 day ago
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Konerko sings praises of Urlacher http://t.co/TY5eMDJeyG
1 day ago
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- ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla
Danks retires his first batter in over a year. Just 26 more outs for him to get that perfecto that Ventura was looking for.
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