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Tigers aim for AL Central lead against White Sox in pivotal series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tigers aim for AL Central lead against White Sox in pivotal series

Summary

The Detroit Tigers enter a crucial series against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park this weekend, trailing by 2.5 games in the AL Central standings. After struggling in May and falling to 16 games under.500, the Tigers have bounced back, winning nine of their last 11 games. Following their past series victory over the Cleveland Guardians, Tigers manager AJ Hinch emphasized the team's focused approach and resilience. Facing a pivotal moment, the Tigers are positioned to potentially take first place in the division, aiming to become the first team in MLB history to rally from such a deficit to win the division title.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers were 22-38 at end of May, now 60-61
•They have won four consecutive series
•Tigers lead MLB with a 2.81 ERA since June
•Manager AJ Hinch praises team consistency
•Tigers aim to surpass White Sox this weekend

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6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers were cooked. Now, they're cooking. What fueled wild turnaround?

What they're saying

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The Tigers were 16 games under .500 at the end of May. Now, they have a chance to take over first place in the AL Central this weekend.
— Yahoo Sports

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