Shields takes blame for loss, vows to be better

CHICAGO — There doesn’t need to be a great deal of deep analysis placed behind the White Sox 10-2 loss to the Orioles on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.

Starter James Shields summed up the shellacking very succinctly and honestly after the South Siders lost the series.

“Today, I was pretty much bad all-around,” said Shields, who lasted 1 1/3 innings and took the loss. “I wasn’t hitting my spots, I was leaving the ball out over the plate and they were capitalizing.

“You can’t do that to this team — they’re too good of a team and I’ve got to do a better job today overall. There’s no excuse, no excuse whatsoever for that today.”

Shields’ rough afternoon, featuring eight runs allowed on six hits, two walks and two hit batters, contributed to Manny Machado’s historic performance. The Orioles’ third baseman and American League Most Valuable Player Award candidate homered in the first inning to drive in two and then followed in the second with a three-run line drive into the left-field stands.

Machado added a third home run off of reliever …

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