Gavin Floyd keeps flirting with pitching a no-hitter. The White Sox starter held Minnesota hitless for 8 1-3 innings on Tuesday night before giving up a double to Joe Mauer, and Chicago went on to beat the Twins 7-1. Floyd, who held Detroit hitless for 7 1-3 innings on April 12, walked three and struck out four.
Posted: May 7th, 2008.
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