Tigers rally to top first-place White Sox behind Skubal's strong return

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Tigers rally to top first-place White Sox behind Skubal's strong return
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On June 19, the Detroit Tigers came back to defeat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Comerica Park. Tarik Skubal returned to the mound, striking out eight in five innings, though he left with the Tigers trailing 3-2. Kerry Carpenter's two-run double in the sixth inning helped secure the win. Kenley Jansen earned his eighth save of the season after returning from injury. The victory snaps a previous sweep by the White Sox earlier this month.

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  • Skubal struck out eight batters in five innings.
  • Tigers scored two runs in the sixth to take the lead.
  • Kenley Jansen recorded his eighth save, returning from injury.
  • Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak to the White Sox.
  • Attendance at Comerica Park was 41,353.
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Tarik Skubal struck out eight in five innings as the Tigers rallied to beat Chicago at Comerica Park.

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