Tigers rally from six down, bullpen holds off White Sox in win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Detroit Tigers staged a comeback from an 8-2 deficit against the Chicago White Sox on September 18. The Tigers' offense, led by Hao-Yu Lee and Dillon Dingler's key home runs, relied heavily on their bullpen’s remarkable performance. Detroit’s relief pitchers combined to hold Chicago scoreless for six consecutive innings, crucial in securing the game. The bullpen's success continues amid a notable September stretch as they adjust to the absence of veteran Kyle Finnegan, who was placed on the injured list due to a groin issue. The team's continued strong performances could play a significant role as the season progresses.
- •Tigers come back from 8-2 deficit
- •Hao-Yu Lee hits game-tying two-run homer
- •Bullpen combines for six scoreless innings
- •Kyle Finnegan placed on injured list
- •September relief pitching shows improved performance
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers bullpen steps up when Detroit needs six zeroes in comeback win
"While Detroit's bats erased a six-run deficit, a flawless relief corps silenced Chicago for six straight innings, proving the surging bullpen is the backbone of this postseason push.
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