Troy Melton allows one hit as Tigers top White Sox 4-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Troy Melton limited the Chicago White Sox to one hit over six innings, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 victory on Saturday. Despite giving up a homer to Sam Antonacci on his second pitch, Melton (4-0) struck out five batters while allowing four baserunners total. Dillon Dingler contributed significantly with two hits, including a home run, and two RBIs. The Tigers scored all their runs in the fifth and sixth innings after trailing early. Kenley Jansen secured his ninth save. The teams will conclude their series on Sunday with Keider Montero scheduled to pitch for Detroit.
- •Tigers win 4-1 against White Sox on June 20, 2026.
- •Troy Melton pitched six innings with one hit allowed.
- •Dillon Dingler hit a home run and had two RBIs.
- •Kenley Jansen recorded his ninth save.
- •Series finale set for Sunday with Keider Montero starting.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Melton deals, Dillon Dingler mashes as Tigers clinch series victory
"Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing four of five. Melton (4-0) gave up a homer to Sam Antonacci on his second pitch of the game but allowed only four more baserunners — on three walks and a hit batter.
"The Tigers outpitched the White Sox, and the offense came through after some early struggles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:44 PMTroy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing four of five. Melton (4-0) gave up a homer to Sam Antonacci on his second pitch of the game but allowed only four more baserunners — on three walks and a hit batter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:34 PMTroy Melton deals, Dillon Dingler mashes as Tigers clinch series victory
The Tigers outpitched the White Sox, and the offense came through after some early struggles.
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