Tigers eliminated from playoff contention in 8-1 loss to White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Detroit Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention following an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on September 20, 2026, after a lengthy rain delay. The Tigers fell behind early, with Chicago scoring four runs by the fourth inning. Despite a brief rally in the eighth inning, Detroit could not overcome the deficit. This defeat ensures the Tigers will finish the season at least seven games behind the White Sox for the final American League wild card spot, with only six games remaining.
- •Tigers lose 8-1 to White Sox on September 20, 2026.
- •Rain delay lasted approximately four hours.
- •Tigers now seven games behind the White Sox for AL wild card.
- •Max Clark's sacrifice fly in the eighth scored Detroit's only run.
- •The loss marks the end of Detroit's playoff aspirations.
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers eliminated from playoff hunt in rainy 8-1 loss to White Sox
"With an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox after a lengthy rain delay on Sunday, the Detroit Tigers are mathematically eliminated.
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