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White Sox collapse late, lose 11-8 to Tigers after 8-2 lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

White Sox collapse late, lose 11-8 to Tigers after 8-2 lead

Summary

The Chicago White Sox faced a significant setback on September 18, 2026, collapsing from an 8-2 lead against the Detroit Tigers to lose 11-8. After a strong start with six runs in the first inning, the White Sox struggled defensively, allowing the Tigers to rally back, scoring multiple runs in the fifth and eighth innings. The defeat leaves the White Sox one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central Division standings. Both teams have eight games remaining in the season, with the White Sox currently holding the third AL Wild Card spot, just ahead of the Texas Rangers.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox led 8-2 before collapsing in late innings.
•Tigers scored nine unanswered runs to seize victory.
•White Sox are 78-76, one game behind Guardians.
•They currently occupy the third AL Wild Card spot.
•White Sox face Tigers in two more games this weekend.

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2:35 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox See 307-2 Scenario Go Against Them

What they're saying

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The Chicago White Sox looked comfortably on their way to tying the AL Central Division at the top again with the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians were finishing off a Friday night win over the Athletics, but the White Sox were also in control, leading 8-2 against the Detroit Tigers. That’s when everything went wrong. And […] The post White Sox See 307-2 Scenario Go Against Them appeared first on HEAVY.
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