Tigers' Brett Callahan debuts but Chicago White Sox complete sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Detroit Tigers rookie Brett Callahan made an impactful debut against the Chicago White Sox during a three-game series at Comerica Park. On his first pitch, Callahan hit a two-run triple, contributing to an early 3-0 lead. However, the Tigers lost the final game 7-5, dropping further behind in the AL Central standings. The White Sox hit seven home runs over the weekend, solidifying their place at the top of the division while the Tigers fell to 60-64. Despite the losses, Callahan's early performance offered a glimpse of potential amidst the team's struggles.
- •Brett Callahan tripled on his first pitch in the majors.
- •Tigers lost 7-5 to the White Sox on Sunday.
- •Callahan went 1-for-2 with a strikeout in his debut.
- •The White Sox hit seven home runs during the series.
- •Tigers dropped 5.5 games behind the White Sox in the division.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Brett Callahan's spark fizzles during White Sox weekend sweep
"Detroit's rookie became the third MLB player since 1988 to triple on the first pitch of his first at-bat.
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