Tigers adjust lineup for critical game against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Detroit Tigers unveiled a new starting lineup for their important matchup against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on August 15. Manager A.J. Hinch has made significant changes, placing Hao-Yu Lee in the No. 2 spot and moving Kevin McGonigle to cleanup. The Tigers, currently at 60-62, are 3.5 games behind the first-place White Sox. This game is vital as the Tigers are seeking to close the gap in the AL Central standings. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET, with pitcher Troy Melton looking to extend his strong performance, having thrown 20 consecutive scoreless innings.
- •Detroit faces Chicago with a 60-62 record, trailing by 3.5 games.
- •Hao-Yu Lee moves up to the second batting spot.
- •Kevin McGonigle bats fourth as the Tigers seek a win.
- •Troy Melton has 20 scoreless innings in recent outings.
- •First pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Hinch Shakes Up Lineup for Ultra-Important Matchup vs. White Sox
"The Detroit Tigers made major lineup changes for Saturday’s critical AL Central matchup against the first-place Chicago White Sox.
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