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Article: Allen gives 0 to O's // Shutout win primes Sox for 2nd-half run at top
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- Chicago Sun-Times
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- July 14, 1986
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When Neil Allen raised his fist after shutting out the Orioles
7-0 yesterday, he had much to celebrate.
"It was over," Allen said. "I don't know if it was the win or
the shutout or what. I was just happy it was over."
The victory salvaged a split of the four-game series and left
the Sox 7 1/2 games behind California at the All-Star break despite a
record of 40-46. However, they're 13-7 under manager Jim Fregosi.
"We've played ourselves back into contention by playing
consistently," said Greg Walker, who had two triples and a single.
"Now we just have to keep being consistent."
Bobby Bonilla also contributed three hits as the Sox banged out
a season-high 14 hits.
In lifting ...