Tigers fall to White Sox as late lead slips away

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Tigers fall to White Sox as late lead slips away
Summary

The Detroit Tigers lost 2-1 to the Chicago White Sox on May 31, 2026, completing a series sweep. The Tigers led 1-0 in the seventh inning, but reliever Drew Anderson allowed a game-tying home run followed by the go-ahead run. Keider Montero pitched six strong innings with only two hits allowed. The Tigers, now with a record of 22-38, lost 21 of their last 25 games.

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  • Tigers scored first with a run in the first inning.
  • Montero struck out four batters in six innings.
  • Anderson allowed four hits, resulting in two runs.
  • Tigers have now lost seven consecutive games.
  • Kerry Carpenter returned, recording a hit in his first game back.
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  • 8:34 PMYahoo SportsTigers swept in Chicago, fail to protect late lead again
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The Tigers had a 1-0 lead in the seventh inning but allowed two runs in Sunday's loss in Chicago.

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