Game result and context
Detroit Tigers defeat Chicago White Sox 11-8 in 2026 regular season matchup
Trailing by five runs after the first inning, the Detroit Tigers rallied to secure an 11-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The win brings the Tigers to 73-81, while the White Sox fall to 78-76.
Final result
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox with a final score of 11-8. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
With this result, the Detroit Tigers move to a record of 73-81. The Chicago White Sox now hold a record of 78-76.
How the game changed
The White Sox established an early lead by scoring six runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Tigers responded by chipping away at the deficit, scoring one run in the first, one in the third, three in the fifth, and one in the sixth.
The decisive turn occurred in the top of the eighth inning, where the Tigers produced five runs to overtake the White Sox. This rally included home runs from Hao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene, both of which were two-run shots that shifted the momentum permanently in favor of Detroit.
Key performances
Hao-Yu Lee led the Tigers' offense, finishing the game with four hits in five at-bats, including a home run and three RBIs. Kevin McGonigle contributed significantly with two hits and four RBIs.
For the White Sox, Miguel Vargas recorded two hits, including a two-run home run in the third inning, and finished with three RBIs. Colson Montgomery also added two hits and three RBIs for Chicago.
Drew Sommers earned the win for Detroit, pitching 2.0 scoreless innings in relief while striking out five batters to improve his record to 2-4.
Season and playoff context
This game was the second of a four-game regular season series between the two teams. Neither team is currently in a playoff position as the 2026 season nears its conclusion.