April 11--The summary
Four games in, four games out. That's where the White Sox find themselves in the American League Central standings after four straight losses to start the season, the team's first such start since 1995.
The latest came Friday at U.S. Cellular Field, 6-0 to the previously winless Twins. The Sox were shut out in their home opener for the first time since 1991, they year the ballpark opened.
At the plate
The Sox managed just three hits and have scored seven runs in their first four games.
On the mound
Twins starter Tommy Milone retired 16 hitters in a row after giving up a third-inning bunt single to Micah Johnson. He struck out seven, walked two and gave up two hits in 72/3 innings to earn the victory.
Hector Noesi walked six, struck out six, threw 110 pitches (two wild), balked and had three visits from pitching coach Don Cooper before manager Robin Ventura pulled him after 42/3 innings.
Key number
7 -- Consecutive home openers the Sox had won before Friday.
The quote
"Today was not a good day. Any way you slice it, not a good day." --Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham
Up next
Vs. Twins, 1:10 p.m. Saturday, WGN-9.
