Dunn's still trying to find his swing

For the good of the White Sox, maybe I should propose an Adam Dunn trade.

On Tuesday, I presented an array of reasons why the Sox should move right fielder Carlos Quentin.

Topping the list was the need to get Dayan Viciedo up from Class AAA Charlotte, which would only be possible if Quentin is out of the picture.

I'd like to think I have the power to motivate, so I'll take credit for Quentin hitting 3 home runs in the White Sox 8-6 win over the Texas Rangers Tuesday night.

Playing in high winds and with lighting in the area, the Sox evened the series after losing Monday's opener at Rangers Ballpark.

They were in good shape before the storm blew in, but Dunn still was trying to find his stroke.

Dropped to No. 5 in the lineup by manager Ozzie Guillen, Dunn lined out leading off the second inning, dropping his batting average to .188. In the third, he was hit by a pitch from Texas starter Derek Holland.

Guillen told reporters Dunn is going to sit out Wednesday's matinee game, which is not a big surprise considering he's 0-for-30 against left-handed pitchers this season.

C.J. Wilson, a lefty, starts for the Rangers on Wednesday.

Before the game, Dunn talked to reporters about his rough debut with the White Sox.

“This is ridiculous,” Dunn said. “I've never … I mean there is always a first for everything, I guess. This is not something I wanted to happen. There is only one way to get out of it, that's just swinging.”

Changing leagues, assuming a new role (designated hitter) and dealing with an appendectomy in early April are all excuses Dunn could use.

Instead, he says there is no one to blame but himself.

“I would like to blame it on swinging at bad pitches, but I'm not doing that,” Dunn said. “I'm swinging at good pitches, it seems like I'm taking the balls and swinging at strikes and still fouling them off. I'll just keep battling.”

Jake Peavy did the same Tuesday.

Facing a Texas lineup that has been bolstered by the return of Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz, who both homered against John Danks in Monday's win, Peavy allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 3 innings before the storm came.

sgregor@dailyherald.com