Tigers host White Sox in critical AL Central series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Detroit Tigers face the Chicago White Sox in the first of a three-game series at Comerica Park on August 14. The matchup comes as the Tigers sit 2½ games behind the White Sox in the AL Central standings. Both teams have had contrasting seasons recently; the Tigers are 38-23 since June, while the White Sox hold a 30-31 record in that same span. Detroit's Jackson Jobe is making his second MLB start after a strong outing against the Giants. The Tigers aim to improve their playoff prospects following significant trades in their pitching staff.
- •Tigers are 60-61, 2½ games behind the White Sox.
- •White Sox currently lead the AL Central with a 62-58 record.
- •Jobe impressed in his last start, allowing no runs in five innings.
- •Tigers have a 3-3 record against the White Sox this season.
- •This is the first of a crucial three-game series.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers vs White Sox score prediction in critical AL Central opener
"Jackson Jobe makes his Comerica Park return in Detroit Tigers series opener against first-place Chicago White Sox. Here's our game score prediction.
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