White Sox rally late to defeat Tigers 7-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 16, 2026. After trailing earlier in the game, the White Sox scored late home runs to clinch the win, completing a series sweep against the Tigers. Drew Romo hit a crucial two-run homer in the fifth inning, narrowing the Tigers' lead. With this result, the White Sox continue to display a solid performance as they push through the season.
- •Drew Romo hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
- •Tigers initially lead 4-1 before White Sox rally.
- •White Sox score late to secure the series sweep.
- •Sean Burke starts for White Sox, striking out five.
- •Drew Anderson pitches five innings for the Tigers.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Late Sox home runs send Tigers to sweeping defeat
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