Home Run Derby

Last night, the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers on one swing of the bat by Jim Thome. Thome blasted a 3-run shot in the bottom of the first inning, which gave the White Sox a three run lead which they never relinquished, winning 5-1.

ESPN.com has a name for a three-run bomb like that … “Grand Slam“.

What? You though Grand Slams were Home Runs hit when the bases were loaded and worth four runs?
ESPN.com begs to differ.

Here’s the proof, before ESPN fixes it.

The World Wide Leader needs to hire better headline writers, if you ask me.

What’s it called when you hit a Home Run with the bases loaded?  A Super-Sized Grand Slam? 

Home Run Derby’s going to call it a BOOYAH from now on.

Update: Rats. Deadspin caught that before I did. Belated Hat Tip.

Double Update: Yahoo Sports doesn’t know how many career Home Runs Thome has.

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