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Could Morneau help end Sox offensive woes?
- Updated: July 23, 2016
CHICAGO — It was a sight the White Sox had envisioned when they signed Justin Morneau in June, while the veteran slugger was still rehabbing from offseason elbow surgery.
Following a two-out, run-scoring double by Jose Abreu in the fifth inning of Chicago’s 7-5 loss to the Tigers on Friday night, Morneau launched his first home run with the team into the Detroit bullpen at U.S. Cellular Field.
It gave the White Sox a 5-4 lead and was hit off Detroit rookie Michael Fulmer, who’s been one of the best starters in the American League this season. For a struggling team, which has struggled to score runs while losing eight of nine games, it was a sign of hope for a dormant offense.
“It would’ve been nice if it would’ve held up,” said Morneau, who was signed June 9 primarily for his …
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