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Tigers Take Series Lead With Torkelson's Ninth-Inning Home Run

Detroit sends Jack Flaherty to the mound Tuesday night in Chicago after a solo home run secured a 2-1 opener.

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Overview

  • Spencer Torkelson broke a 1-1 tie with his 26th homer in the ninth inning of a rain-delayed opener to lift Detroit to a 2-1 victory.
  • The Tigers lead the three-game set 1-0 and have dominated the season series against the White Sox by a 6-2 margin.
  • Detroit will start Jack Flaherty on Tuesday while Chicago’s starter remains undecided as both teams manage rosters depleted by injured-list entries.
  • The Tigers improved to 69-51 overall and maintain a 6.5-game lead in the American League Central; the White Sox fell to 43-76 and sit last in the division.
  • Tuesday’s contest is set for 7:40 p.m. ET at Guaranteed Rate Field, televised on FanDuel Sports Network, with Detroit installed as a -172 favorite by BetMGM.