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Sunday smorgasbord: Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko is hitting .396 this season. Will he be the first .400 hitter in the big leagues since Ted Williams batted .406 for the Boston Red Sox in 1941? Quick answer: no — because Konerko lacks foot speed and the ability to beat out infield hits that come in handy in attaining such a lofty level. Not-so-quick answer: maybe — if he has enough 4-for-4 days as he did Saturday (May 26) in the team’s victory against the Cleveland Indians. He does have a shot at leading the league in hitting. Not to mention leading in fewest triples for a batter with 400 or more plate appearances (well, assuming he can keep that number at zero).
Christy Hemme will be part of the PCW event June 16 in Oak Lawn, Ill.
* It’s obvious that the Chicago Cubs, who lost 3-2 Saturday night at Pittsburgh to the Pirates on a bases-loaded hit batter in the ninth inning, are struggling. Things are so bad that their record in the last 10 games is 0-11.
* If the object of the Theo Epstein regime is for the Cubs to gain the No. 1 pick in baseball’s draft, the plan is working. Such a plan involving the draft also is daft. A No. 1 pick in basketball can make a major franchise difference; in baseball not so much.
* Members of the Mexican National Soccer Team will be at the at the adidas Sport Performance Store at Chicago’s Water Tower Place, 845 N. Michigan Ave., on Tuesday (May 29) from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The first 150 fans purchasing $75 or more of Mexico gear at the adidas will receive a wristband that allows access to the autograph signing.
* The Chicago Bandits are warming up for the 2012 season with a replay of their 2011 title victory. On June 6, there will be a one-night showing of the team’s series triumph over the USSSA Pride for the National Pro Fastpitch title. The Bandits will hold a meet-and-greet event at Muvico Theatres, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont, Ill., at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the meet-and-greet at Auditorium C are $12 and include food and soft drink. Tickets are available only online at muvico. Persons interested in attending the viewing only can do so for free. Doors will open at 7:20 for the 7:30 showing.
* Christy Hemme will be one of the featured attractions for Pro Championship Wrestling’s “Dream Night 11″ on June 16. The TNA Knockout, 2012 WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons and 2002 WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase will make special appearances at the event at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, Ill. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bell time at 6:30. Tickets ($20 for a reserved seat in the first few rows, $15 for general admission) are available from PL Myers at Plmyers2@yahoo.com. General admission seats also are available at www.pcwwrestling.net or at Hell Fire Comics at the Chicago Ridge Mall in Chicago Ridge; phone number is (708) 423-FIRE. Photos and autographs are $15 each for each guest or $25 for a combo (one autograph, one photo op). More information is available at www.pcwwrestling.net. Christy will referee the women’s title match on the card.
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