Tigers Play the White Sox Following Carpenter’s 3-Home Run Game
Introduction to the Matchup
Detroit Tigers (40-21, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (18-42, fifth in the AL Central)
Chicago; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. CDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: TBD; White Sox: Shane Smith (1-3, 2.68 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)
Recent Performance
The Detroit Tigers play the Chicago White Sox after Kerry Carpenter hit three home runs on Monday in a 13-1 win over the White Sox.
Chicago has a 12-16 record at home and an 18-42 record overall. The White Sox are 3-15 in games decided by one run.
Detroit has a 40-21 record overall and a 19-13 record on the road. The Tigers have the seventh-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .413.
Season Series and Top Performers
The teams match up Tuesday for the fifth time this season. The Tigers are up 4-0 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with 23 extra base hits (15 doubles and eight home runs). Mike Tauchman is 12 for 36 with four doubles, a triple, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with 14 home runs while slugging .510. Colt Keith is 12 for 40 with four doubles, a triple and four RBIs over the past 10 games.
Last 10 Games and Injuries
LAST 10 GAMES: White Sox: 3-7, .238 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored by seven runs
Tigers: 7-3, .224 batting average, 2.00 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs
INJURIES: White Sox: Miguel Castro: 15-Day IL (knee), Tyler Gilbert: 15-Day IL (knee), Fraser Ellard: 15-Day IL (lat), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Tigers: Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Jackson Jobe: 15-Day IL (flexor), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 60-Day IL (hip), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat)
Conclusion
The Tigers are looking to continue their dominance over the White Sox, having already won the first four games of the season series. With Kerry Carpenter’s impressive performance on Monday, the Tigers are confident in their ability to take on the White Sox. The White Sox, on the other hand, are looking to turn their season around and get back on track.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Detroit Tigers?
A: The Detroit Tigers have a 40-21 record overall and a 19-13 record on the road.
Q: Who leads the White Sox in extra base hits?
A: Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with 23 extra base hits (15 doubles and eight home runs).
Q: What is the pitching probable for the Tigers?
A: The pitching probable for the Tigers is TBD.
Q: How many home runs did Kerry Carpenter hit on Monday?
A: Kerry Carpenter hit three home runs on Monday in a 13-1 win over the White Sox.
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
