White Sox rally to sweep Tigers in pivotal AL Central series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Chicago White Sox completed a series sweep over the Detroit Tigers with a 7-5 victory at Comerica Park on August 16, 2026. The Tigers initially led by three runs before the White Sox surged back, scoring five unanswered runs, including a two-run homer from Munetaka Murakami. This defeat leaves the Tigers 5½ games behind the White Sox in the AL Central and struggling to secure a wild-card spot. Brett Callahan made his MLB debut with a two-run triple for Detroit, but the White Sox's late-game performance defined the match, showcasing their resilience in the division race.
- •Tigers led 4-1 before White Sox's comeback.
- •Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead home run.
- •Brett Callahan debuted with a two-run triple.
- •Tigers now 5½ games behind White Sox in division.
- •Tigers at least one game out of wild-card spot.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers swept away as White Sox add separation in division race
"The Tigers jumped out to a three-run lead but couldn't hold on as the White Sox completed the sweep, 7-5, in a crucial division series.
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