Poetry in motion. Last night, the White Sox cruised to a win over the Yankees thanks to pitcher Chris Sale, who was ruthless on the mound as he went 6 innings and allowed just one hit. Sale struck out ten batters along the way, looking great in his first game in over a month. The left-handed hurler had been recovering from an arm injury, but if last night's showing was any indication, he's more than ready to go. In all, he lasted 86 pitches in a remarkable return to the mound. "I don't think I was ever more excited to give up a hit in my life. (Manager Robin Ventura) said the same thing: 'You picked a bad night to do something like that.' It was all in fun; we were just joking around," Sale said after the game, making light of the situation. In the top of the 9th, the Yankees put two runs on the board before Chicago turned out the lights for the evening.
You'll find the best cleats on the diamond last night, plus Crowne Plaza Invitational leader Dustin Johnson's shoes after the break.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Melky Cabrera Homers in the NB 3000
Shoe: New Balance 3000
Player: Melky Cabrera
Game: Toronto vs. Boston
Key Stat: 1 HR, 1 RBI
1.
Sean Rodriguez Drives in 3 Runs in the Huarache Pro Mid
Shoe: Nike Huarache Pro Mid
Player: Sean Rodriguez
Game: Tampa Bay vs. Oakland
Key Stat: 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1-1
$80
Michael Brantley Tallies RBI in the Huarache Pro
Shoe: Nike Huarache Pro Mid
Player: Michael Brantley
Game: Cleveland vs. Baltimore
Key Stat: 1 RBI
$80
Alex Cobb Shuts Out A's in the UA Yard
Shoe: UA Yard Mid
Player: Alex Cobb
Game: Tampa Bay vs. Oakland
Key Stat: 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER
2.
Chris Sale Returns to the Mound in the Mizuno 9-Spike Advanced Elite
Shoe: Mizuno 9-Spike Advanced Elite
Player: Chris Sale
Game: CHW vs. NYY
Key Stat: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 10 K
Curtis Ganderson Breaks a Bat in the NB 4040v2
Shoe: New Balance Low-Cut 4040v2
Player: Curtis Ganderson
Game: NYM vs. LAD
Key Stat: 2-4, 1 RBI
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Dustin Johnson Leads the Crowne Plaza Invitational in the adidas pure 360
Shoe: adidas pure 360
Player: Dustin Johnson
Game: Crowne Plaza Invitational
Key Stat: -5 today
Jose Bautista Goes 3-5, Blasts Homer in the NB 4040v2
Shoe: New Balance Mid-Cut 4040v2
Player: Jose Bautista
Game: Toronto vs. Boston
Key Stat: 3-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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