Relief key as Sox top Orioles // Drahman's palm ball proves turning point

WHITE SOX 7 ORIOLES 4

BALTIMORE The White Sox had Friday night's game in the palm ofBrian Drahman's hand.

The burly reliever took over for struggling Charlie Hough in thefourth inning with two Orioles on base and threw his firstmajor-league palm ball.

Whoa, it worked! Sam Horn swung and missed as the ball droppedunder his bat.

Proud of himself and filled with confidence, Drahman used afastball to get an inning-ending foul popup from the muscular Horn,who was expecting another palm ball.

That single moment combined with an offensive attack of 12singles and one double turned the game back to the White Sox.

They won 7-4 to bring their …