Tigers Win Over White Sox
Introduction to the Game
CHICAGO (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth to give the Detroit Tigers a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
The first baseman’s 26th homer with one out in the inning came off reliever Brandon Eisert (2-4) and hit the foul pole in left.
The Tigers won their second straight game and for the third time in four contests.
Game Highlights
Rookie Colson Montgomery hit his 10th home run for the AL-worst White Sox, who managed just four hits and lost for the seventh time in eight games.
Kyle Finnegan (2-4), the second of three Detroit relievers, got the win, and Will Vest came on after a 63-minute rain delay to work a clean ninth for his 17th save.
Detroit starter Chris Paddack allowed three hits, including Montgomery’s fifth-inning homer, while walking one and striking out four in the first 5 2/3 innings. The Tigers got their first run in the second when Dillon Dingler hit an RBI single off opener Elvis Peguero.
The game was halted with two outs in the top of the ninth by a fast-moving pocket of showers.
Key Moments and Statistics
Key Moment
Torkelson’s ninth-inning homer would’ve landed many rows up the left-field stands had it gone a few feet right. All the same, the big hit proved to be the winner.
Key Stat
The Tigers have won 13 of their last 15 against their AL Central rivals in Chicago.
Up Next
Tigers LHP Jack Flaherty (6-11, 4.56 ERA) takes the mound when the series continues Tuesday. Chicago has not named a starter.
Conclusion
The Detroit Tigers’ victory over the Chicago White Sox was a thrilling game that came down to the wire, with Spencer Torkelson’s tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning proving to be the deciding factor. The Tigers’ win marks their second straight victory and their third win in four games, showcasing their strength and resilience as a team.
FAQs
Q: Who hit the tiebreaking home run for the Detroit Tigers?
A: Spencer Torkelson hit the tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Detroit Tigers.
Q: Who will be starting for the Tigers in the next game?
A: Tigers LHP Jack Flaherty (6-11, 4.56 ERA) will take the mound when the series continues Tuesday.
