Today’s White Sox game featured the return of Joe Crede to the New Comiskey Park, except featured in a (gulp) Twins uniform.

The White Sox paid tribute to the fan favorite through a video montage played on the video screen. He received a well deserved standing ovation from the fans. Brian Anderson was most likely launching gum at him from the dugout while Joe was at third. After all, he said there was a 155% chance of that happening.

The highlight for Joe Crede was in his first at-bat…….he hit a home run. After all of the special treatment he received. He could’ve taken it for the White Sox one last time, a strikeout would have been great. But it’s official, he is on the Twins now. Say it ain’t so, Joe!

Also coming back was Jose Contreras, who has made a very improbable comeback from an injury last season. Contreras didn’t fare so well. In 5 innings, he allowed 4 runs and 3 walks. But all night, he just couldn’t locate the strike zone. Luckily for the Sox of Chicago, R.A. Dickey didn’t fare so well either, giving up four runs. The Sox bullpen did terrible, with Clayton Richard, Mike MacDougal, and D.J. Carrasco giving up 8 runs combined. Uh oh, this gave me flashbacks of 2007.

In the first few innings, the game was good. It was a back and forth ballgame. The Twins score, and then the White Sox do. Paul Konerko hit a home run, Chris Getz hit a bases loaded single. Things were good.

And then came the 7th inning. I am not going to go into detail too much. Justin Morneau led off the inning with a homer. And then the Twins kept getting base hits and walks, until they scored 7 runs. To get an idea of how painful this was to watch: Justin Morneau was the first out of the inning. Wait, didn’t he hit a home run in that inning. Yes. And his second time around, the first out was made.

Carlos Quentin hit his first home run of the year to attempt the improbable comeback, but it wasn’t enough as the White Sox lost 12-5.

3 Stars of the Game

1. Joe Crede: I couldn’t resist, his fielding was smooth, he hit his first home run against the White Sox. and he scored 2 runs.

2. Justin Morneau: A four RBI game for this star, including a solo shot, and a sacrifice fly.

3. Denard Span: Denard went 3-for-5, with 2 RBI.

Also, Brett Pill had another great game, going 2-for-4 against the Portland Sea Dogs. He had a double and a single, and currently has a .500 average, first on the team.

Also good news, Jon Wilhite, the survivor of the crash involving Nick Adenhart, is expected to survive, but is still listed in critical condition. Keep your thoughts and prayers with him and his family, as well as the other 3 that weren’t as lucky. Thanks.