On a scorching day at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers blanked the Chicago White Sox 6-0. With this victory, the Tigers maintained their position at the top of the AL Central with a record of 81-61. The White Sox, on the other hand, continued their struggles, falling to 54-88 and remaining at the bottom of the division.
Pitching Dominance
Tarik Skubal was the star of the night for the Tigers, delivering an exceptional performance on the mound. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and one walk, while striking out six batters. This stellar outing improved Skubal’s record to 12-4, boasting a remarkable ERA of 2.18.
The Tigers’ bullpen backed up Skubal’s effort with solid performances. Tommy Kahnle and Rafael Montero each pitched an inning to complete the shutout. Kahnle struck out one, while Montero allowed just one hit but no further damage.
Offensive Highlights
Detroit’s offense was led by a burst of power in the fourth inning, which ultimately decided the game. Gabriel Torres shone brightly, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs, including a home run that electrified the crowd. Jace Jones also contributed significantly with a homer of his own, scoring twice and driving in one run.
Zack McKinstry also made his mark with a double, while Javier Báez added an RBI via a sacrifice fly. Despite being out-hit 6 to 3 by the White Sox, the Tigers made their hits count with timely offensive execution.
Struggles Continue for the White Sox
The White Sox struggled at the plate, only managing three hits against the Tigers’ formidable pitching. Carlos Meidroth was one of the few bright spots for Chicago, reaching base three times with two hits and a walk. However, their lineup failed to capitalize on any opportunities, leaving them scoreless.
Martín Pérez, the starting pitcher for the White Sox, endured a tough outing. He allowed six runs on five hits over four innings, with two walks and no strikeouts, raising his ERA to 2.16. The bullpen provided some relief as Wilmer González, Sam Wilson, and Dan Altavilla combined for four scoreless innings to close out the game.
As the Tigers continue their quest for a division title, they look to build on this win with another matchup against the White Sox on September 7. Meanwhile, the White Sox will attempt to salvage something from this series before heading home to face the Tampa Bay Rays.
