White Sox complete sweep of Tigers with 7-5 victory

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

White Sox complete sweep of Tigers with 7-5 victory
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The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers, completing a three-game sweep at Comerica Park on August 16, 2026. The game featured a back-and-forth score line as the White Sox overcame an early deficit, with notable performances from Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas. Sean Newcomb earned a save with 2 1/3 innings of solid relief. The win improves the White Sox's record to 65-58, while the Tigers fall further out of playoff contention with a five-and-a-half-game deficit. Chicago now prepares for a matchup against the Seattle Mariners, with Luis Castillo scheduled to pitch tomorrow night.

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  • White Sox score four runs in the sixth inning to take the lead.
  • Dillon Dingler's double cuts the deficit to 6-5 in the seventh.
  • Munetaka Murakami hits a home run to extend the lead in the sixth.
  • Sean Newcomb records a save with a scoreless ninth inning.
  • Chicago moves to 65-58, increasing their playoff hopes.
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