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Tigers adjust lineup as Max Clark bats ninth in White Sox series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tigers adjust lineup as Max Clark bats ninth in White Sox series opener

Summary

Max Clark shifts to ninth in the batting order for the Detroit Tigers' opener against the Chicago White Sox on August 14 at Comerica Park. This adjustment comes as the Tigers aim for a sweep that could elevate them to first place in the AL Central. Detroit enters the series 2.5 games behind Chicago, who leads the division at 62-58, while the Tigers stand at 60-61. Detroit has won nine of their last 12 games, including a recent shutout victory over the Cleveland Guardians. The move is aimed at enhancing matchups against White Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb.

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By the Numbers

•Max Clark moves from seventh to ninth in the batting order.
•The Tigers have a chance to sweep the series and move into first place.
•Detroit has won nine of their last 12 games.
•Jackson Jobe is set to make his first start since Tommy John surgery.
•Game one of the series is scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. ET.

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9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Move Max Clark in Lineup for Critical White Sox Opener

What they're saying

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Max Clark is moving to ninth as the Tigers begin their biggest series of the season against the first-place White Sox. A Detroit sweep at Comerica Park would put the Tigers atop the AL Central.
— Yahoo Sports

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