Sleep To Baseball Podcast Episode 12
Angels @ White Sox , Sept 09, 1983
On September 9, 1983, at Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox absolutely dominated the California Angels, posting an emphatic 11–0 shutout in front of 36,650 fans
Game Highlights
Pitching Performance: The White Sox pitching staff completely shut down the Angels lineup. RHP Britt Burns(though some box scores credit others) delivered a stellar performance over 7+ scoreless innings, backed by relievers who kept the Angels off the board .
Explosive Offense:
Big innings in the third, seventh, and ninth propelled Chicago’s attack.
Harold Baines shined with a home run plus two RBIs; his power and presence were a key spark.
Tom Paciorek, Greg Walker, and Carlton Fisk also drove in runs, helping the Sox jump ahead early and maintain control.
Final Score: A powerful 11-run romp, complete with shutout pitching and a multifaceted offensive assault
Thanks to fellow listener weedronnie, I was informed that this season's white sox squad was dubbed 'winning ugly' - after a bit of digging I found some interesting insights -
Texas Rangers manager Doug Rader quipped that Chicago was “winning ugly”—a phrase the team proudly adopted as their mantra,
After a dismal 16–24 start, they went a staggering 83–39, finishing 99–63, and clinching the AL West by a massive 20-game margin. Thanks for that insight weedronnie,
