White Sox Celebrate Buehrle With Gritty Walk-Off Win in 20-Inning Twin Bill
While rain fell over Guaranteed Rate Field in the top of the ninth inning Friday night, Mike Tauchman stood in right field with his hands raised in disbelief. Third base umpire Charlie Ramos had just ruled Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo safe on a checked swing following a 1-1 pitch from White Sox reliever Mike Vasil.
Just a half-inning earlier, Tauchman had been called out on a 2-2 check swing after grinding through an eight-pitch at-bat. He voiced his frustration...