Until the ninth inning, when the White Sox lost a heart-breaker to the Cardinals in a one-run game.
In typical James Shields style, he gave up a run early in the game. In the first inning, Tommy Pham (the leadoff hitter) hit a home run to left field. But, Shields held off the Cards through his six innings of work. Pham’s hit was the only one credited to Shields, making a rare game for the guy who often gives up at least four hits per game.
In the fourth, the Sox pulled ahead. After a series of walks, stolen bases, and balls put in play, the Sox scored two runs to take the lead.