SLDS: Chicago vs. Utah

Game 1: Chicago 4 Utah 2

Ryan Clark had a 2 runs single in the second and Alfonzo Gorin added a 2 run homer in the 4th.  Ruben Ramirez pitched a strong 6 innings and Brady Sanchez struck out 4 in a 5 out save.  Alex Bronkey went the distance for Utah.

Game 2:  Utah 4 Chicago 0

B.J. Contreras scored 3 runs, though one was all that was needed.  Earl Hickey allowed 5 hits over 8 innings before Chris Grimes resumed his role as the "Saving Ute".

Game 3:  Chicago 4 Utah 3

Utah took a 3-0 lead into the 7th before Chicago rallied to tie it.  Jason Durazo homered, then three straight singles loaded the bases with nobody out.  An inside pitched nicked the Mountain Clegane, forcing in another run.  After a pop up, Steve Werden tied the game with a single.  Gorin grounded back to the pitcher for a force at the plate, and Ryan Clark struck out.  Still tied in the 8th, Chicago went back to Brady Sanchez, who pitched a scoreless inning around a Frank Lewis walk.

In the 9th, Werden doubled off Marcelino Lopez with 2 out, and Gorin drove him home with a single to right.  Sanchez struck out the first 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th.  Contreras singled, but Jose Landry popped up to 3rd to end the game.

Game 4: Chicago 7 Utah 2

Chicago broke a 1-1 tie open with a 5 run 5th.  Steve Werden had 4 hits, Kyle Bonderman allowed one hit over 5.1 innings, and Claude Smith pitched the final 2 innings to close out the series.