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White Sox collapse after big lead in loss to Tigers

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

White Sox collapse after big lead in loss to Tigers

Summary

The Chicago White Sox fell to the Detroit Tigers 11-8 on September 18, 2026, after leading 8-2 in the early innings. The White Sox's pitching staff faltered, giving up six unearned runs in the first and five runs in the eighth inning. This loss is now considered one of the team's worst performances of the season, jeopardizing their postseason hopes. The White Sox were left with concerns about their pitching depth as they head into a critical series against Detroit with their regular season winding down.

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Status Watch

•White Sox led 8-2 before 11-8 loss to Tigers.
•Detroit scored six unearned runs in the first inning.
•A five-run eighth inning for Detroit sealed the game.
•Tristan Peters is now day-to-day with an injury.
•Next game rescheduled for September 19 at 1:10 p.m.

Latest Updates

3:50 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox blow 6-run lead and fall out of 1st place in AL Central with 11-8 loss to Tigers
3:26 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox blow massive lead to Tigers, drop a game back in ALC race

What they're saying

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Hao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene each hit a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied from six down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday night. Chicago (78-76) trails first-place Cleveland by one game in the AL Central with eight remaining, although the White Sox own the head-to-head tiebreaker after winning the season series. Chicago has a one-game lead for the final American League wild card.
— Yahoo Sports