Detroit Tigers Beat Chicago White Sox 11-2
White Sox Lose Ground in Playoff Race
The Detroit Tigers took game one of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday with an 11-2 victory. The win improved the Tigers' record to 46-44, while the White Sox fell to 44-46.
Tigers starter Tarik Skubal pitched 6.2 innings, allowing just two runs on three hits. He struck out nine batters and walked two.
The Tigers offense was led by Keith and Baddoo, who each homered in the first inning. Greene also had a big game, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs.
The White Sox scored their only runs of the game on a home run by Jose Abreu in the fourth inning.
The loss was a setback for the White Sox, who are now 3.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. The Tigers are now just 1.5 games behind the White Sox.
Tigers' Offense Too Much for White Sox
The Tigers offense was on fire in the first inning, scoring five runs off White Sox starter Lucas Giolito. Keith led off the inning with a home run, and Baddoo followed with a two-run homer.
The Tigers added two more runs in the second inning on an RBI double by Greene and a sacrifice fly by Javier Baez.
Giolito was pulled from the game after just 2.1 innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits. The White Sox bullpen was not much better, allowing four more runs in the next four innings.
Skubal Shines for Tigers
Skubal was dominant on the mound for the Tigers, allowing just two runs on three hits in 6.2 innings. He struck out nine batters and walked two.
Skubal has been one of the Tigers' most consistent starters in 2023, with a 3.20 ERA and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
The White Sox had few chances to score against Skubal, who threw first-pitch strikes to 21 of the 29 batters he faced.
White Sox's Playoff Hopes Dwindling
The White Sox's loss to the Tigers was a setback in their hopes of reaching the playoffs. The White Sox are now 3.5 games behind the Twins in the AL Central, and they have a tough schedule remaining.
The White Sox will need to win a majority of their remaining games and get some help from the Twins in order to reach the playoffs.
Conclusion
The Tigers' victory over the White Sox was a big boost to their playoff hopes, while the White Sox's loss was a setback. The Tigers will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the White Sox again on Saturday.
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