Sox get three hits each from Pierre and Kotsay, and Cook Rockies

 

GLENDALE—Aaron Cook allowed six runs and six hits in three innings and the White Sox got a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.The Sox had two three-run innings in winning for the first time at Camelback Ranch this Spring. Alex Rios’ first-inning triple drove in two, and Mark Kotsay and Juan Pierre had three hits and an RBI.Rios left the game after three innings with pain in his left quadriceps, but manager Ozzie Guillen said it isn’t serious.Outfielder Carlos Quentin was hit twice with pitches and was removed for a pinch runner in the fourth, but is expected to play Wednesday.Rockies infielder Omar Quintanilla injured his left knee and left the game after three innings.The White Sox bullpen was strong in relief of starter Freddy Garcia. Randy Williams, Daniel Hudson, Sergio Santos and Greg Aquino, all competing for final roster spots, held the Rockies scoreless on two hits over six innings.

NOTES—White Sox outfielder Jared Mitchell is expected to miss the 2010 season after surgery this morning to repair a torn tendon inside his left ankle. Mitchell will be immobilized for four to six weeks before beginning rehabilitation. Mitchell, a top prospect and former first-round draft pick, was injured making a catch against the wall on March 12. …Jake Peavy downplayed a rumor that he was in a major car accident earlier this week, saying he was only tapped from behind while stopped at a red light. … The White Sox optioned pitchers Freddy Dolsi, Lucas Harrell, Jhonny Nunez, Brian Omogrosso and Clevelan Santeliz to Triple-A Charlotte, outrighted pitcher Brandon Hynick to Charlotte, optioned pitcher Santo Luis to Double-A Birmingham and reassigned catcher to Cole Armstrong to minor-league camp. Dolsi, formerly with the Detroit Tigers, has appeared in 48 major league games.