MLB Recap: Tigers Rally for 9-4 Win, Hand White Sox 100th Loss
Torkelson's Homer Highlights Five-Run Seventh
The Detroit Tigers overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-4 on Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. The victory was the Tigers' first in Chicago since 2019 and snapped the White Sox's four-game winning streak.
Spencer Torkelson was the hero for the Tigers, hitting a three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to give Detroit a 6-4 lead. Torkelson's blast came off White Sox reliever Jose Ruiz and was his 25th of the season.
The Tigers added three more runs in the inning on an RBI single by Miguel Cabrera and a two-run double by Jeimer Candelario. The rally was more than enough for Tigers starter Beau Brieske, who allowed four runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
White Sox Offense Held in Check
The White Sox offense, which had been averaging over five runs per game during their winning streak, was held in check by the Tigers pitching staff. Chicago managed just four hits off Brieske and three relievers.
Andrew Vaughn led the White Sox offense with a solo homer in the second inning. Luis Robert and Gavin Sheets each had two hits for Chicago.
Tigers Avoid 100th Loss
The win was a big one for the Tigers, who avoided becoming the first team in Major League Baseball to lose 100 games this season. Detroit is now 56-96 on the year, while the White Sox fell to 74-78.
The White Sox will look to avoid a sweep when the two teams meet again on Tuesday night. Lance Lynn is scheduled to start for the White Sox, while Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Tigers.
Key Stats
- Spencer Torkelson: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs
- Beau Brieske: 5 2/3 IP, 4 R, 8 H
- Tigers: 5-for-12 with runners in scoring position
- White Sox: 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position
Expert Analysis
"The Tigers showed a lot of fight tonight," said Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. "They never gave up, even when they were down 4-1. This win is a big one for us, and it gives us some momentum going into the final stretch of the season."
"The White Sox offense was very disappointing tonight," said ESPN analyst David Schoenfield. "They had a chance to take control of the game early, but they couldn't get anything going against the Tigers pitching staff."
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