Lilli, Danks Help Sox Forget Friday Meltdown

Thanks to tonight’s 3-2 win over the A’s, Sox fans can take comfort in the fact that last night’s devastating loss was just one isolated setback and not the start of a downward slide.

In fact, the South Siders were able to creep within three games of .500 and 4 1/2 games of both the Indians and Tigers, who are now in a virtual tie for the A.L. Central lead.

Tonight’s headliners were Brent Lillibridge, who robbed Coco Crisp of a two-run, potentially go-ahead homer (pictured above), and John Danks (below, getting a well-deserved ovation from the fans), who won his second consecutive game after eight straight losses. He gave up only two runs and four hits in 7 2/3 innings.

The Sox end their 10-game homestand tomorrow with Phil Humber on the mound, attempting to give the Pale Hose a 6-4 record since returning to the Cell a week ago last night. Then it’s off to Minnesota and Phoenix for three-game series vs. the Twins and Diamondbacks before coming home to face the Cubs.