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Stunner slam: Eaton caps Sox thrilling comeback
- Updated: August 18, 2016
CLEVELAND — Highlights of the White Sox improbable but exciting 10-7 comeback victory over the Indians on Wednesday night at Progressive Field will prominently feature Adam Eaton’s first career grand slam capping off a five-run ninth against Cleveland closer Cody Allen.
Eaton connected on an 0-2 offering, while adding a degree of difficulty by blowing a bubble with his gum upon contact, putting an exclamation point on the end of a seven-game White Sox losing streak against the American League Central leaders. But Eaton’s heroics would have never been possible if not for the crucial previous moments.
“I’ve felt one of those before,” said White Sox manager Robin Ventura of the gut-punch from losing a ninth-inning lead. “For us, we realize what it feels like but we realize it can happen, too.”
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This final frame started innocently enough, with Justin Morneau striking out on three pitches.
Todd Frazier, who struck out six times in the first two games of this series, fell behind 1-2 but then beat out an infield single to shortstop Francisco …
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