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Today in White Sox History: April 25
TL;DR
On April 25, the White Sox made history with Pablo Ozuna scoring in 2005, contributing to their best 20-game start. In 1951, Eddie Robinson hit the first rooftop home run at Comiskey Park.
Key points
- Pablo Ozuna scored in 2005, aiding the White Sox's best 20-game start.
- Eddie Robinson hit the first rooftop home run at Comiskey Park in 1951.
- The White Sox lost 3-2 to Minnesota in 1968, falling to 0-10.
- Robinson's home run was the eighth all-time over the roof.
- Robinson had 29 home runs and 117 RBIs in the 1951 season.
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On this day 21 years ago, Pablo Ozuna scored one of his two runs as a sparkplug from the leadoff spot, helping the White Sox to their best 20-game start in team history. | (Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times) (MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
1951
White Sox slugger Eddie Robinson hit the first rooftop home run by a Chicago player at Comiskey Park. Robinson’s blast was off of Al Widmar of the Browns, in the third inning of an 8-6 White Sox win. It was the eighth all-time home run over the roof.
Robinson hit 29 home runs that year and drove in 117 runs, as the Sox went 81-73-1.
1968
By losing 3-2 at Minnesota despite outhitting the Twins, 12-3, the White Sox fell to 0-10, the worst 10-game start in franchise history. The scoring would reverse the next day, mercifully snapping Chicago’s losing streak.
1969
Speaking of roof shots, 18 years later Buddy Bradford put a home run over the roof, capping a four-run first that put the White Sox ahead of the Twins, 4-1. Minnesota battled back ahead, 5-4, but the home team prevailed on a bases-loaded single from for a walk-off win. It seems odd to say for a team that would finish 68-90 and fifth of six in the AL West, but the thrilling victory pushed the White Sox to 8-5 and into their only day in first place all season.
Q&A
What significant event happened for the White Sox on April 25, 2005?
Pablo Ozuna scored one of his two runs, helping the White Sox achieve their best 20-game start in team history.
Who hit the first rooftop home run at Comiskey Park?
Eddie Robinson hit the first rooftop home run for the White Sox at Comiskey Park on April 25, 1951.
What was the White Sox's record on April 25, 1968?
On April 25, 1968, the White Sox fell to 0-10, marking the worst 10-game start in franchise history.
How many home runs did Eddie Robinson hit in 1951?
Eddie Robinson hit 29 home runs in 1951 and drove in 117 runs.
