White Sox face Tigers in crucial AL Central matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Chicago White Sox visit the Detroit Tigers for a key AL Central series opener on August 14. With the White Sox holding a narrow 2.5-game lead over the Tigers, both teams aim to strengthen their postseason positions. Chicago’s pitcher Sean Newcomb faces off against Detroit’s Jackson Jobe, who recently returned from Tommy John surgery. Newcomb has maintained a 2.66 ERA this season, while Jobe, making only his second start, holds a 3.57 ERA in his appearances. The matchup is critical for both teams as they seek a series win to improve their standings.
- •White Sox lead the AL Central with a 62-58 record.
- •Tigers enter the series at 60-61, gaining ground in recent games.
- •Sean Newcomb has a 2.66 ERA and will start for the White Sox.
- •Jackson Jobe, returning from surgery, has a 3.57 ERA this season.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. CDT.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Game Thread: White Sox (62-58) at Tigers (60-61)
"Another crucial AL Central series starts tonight for the South Siders
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