South Side Sox · Jun 4, 2025
Today in White Sox History: June 4
On this day 17 years ago, Paul Konerko ended a marathon game against the Royals with a home run. Set Number: X156365 TK1 R3 F529 The 1959 season was filled with extra-inning games for the White Sox, including SIX against Baltimore. There were also three true marathon games, of 17, 17, and 18 games — ALL against the Orioles. This was the first one that went at least 17 innings.
In this game, Earl Torgeson’s solo home run off of Jerry Walker in the last of the 17th was the difference in Chicago’s 6-5 win at Comiskey Park. Bob Shaw pitched five relief innings to get the victory.
The Sox rallied from 4-2 and 5-4 deficits to get the win. The game lasted 4:37.
1972