To focus on some of the bright spots that I haven't seen mentioned from last night there are a couple of things about last night I would like to mention.
Tom Gordon. In what might have been his most successful outing of the year, he came in and minimized the damage done by Marte, and went 2 full innings getting the win. Nobody even reached base against him in his two innings of work.
Walks for at least the 2nd game in a row we coaxed a very high number of walks, walking 8 times last night, and 10 the night before.
Jimenez. Even though he didn't score on it, his leadoff triple could have been a huge run, plus he drew 2 BB's last night. I know in 3 of his AB's he had worked to a full count.
Konerko sitting. I think it is a continued good thing that the bench is getting much more playing time than in years past. Even though Daubach could not get a hit, it keeps him fresh for other situations. And it isn't like Pauly has exactly set the world on fire lately