Tigers Roar Past White Sox: A 7-2 Victory Shakes Up Chicago

The Detroit Tigers showcased their power at the plate, defeating the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Saturday. Kerry Carpenter continued his hot streak, hitting his third homer in just two games, while Spencer Torkelson contributed with a home run and a double. This victory marked the Tigers' fourth win in five games, bouncing back impressively after a rough start to the season.

On the flip side, the White Sox are struggling, suffering their fourth consecutive loss and dropping to a disappointing 2-6 record. This follows a dismal 1-9 start last year, which ultimately led to a franchise-record 121 losses. The team has faced challenges at the plate, managing to score two runs or fewer in four of their games.

Chicago initially took the lead with Andrew Vaughn's RBI double in the first inning off Tigers' pitcher Reese Olson (1-1). However, the Tigers quickly responded, with Riley Greene hitting a single to tie the game and later scoring on Andy Ibáñez's single, marking Olson's seventh straight loss dating back to 2022.

Carpenter's second-inning homer, which brought Justyn-Henry Malloy home, elevated his team-leading RBIs to eight. The Tigers displayed a balanced offensive attack, with seven starters contributing hits and scoring seven runs against the White Sox for the second consecutive game.

Riley Greene, Andy Ibáñez, Malloy, and Trey Sweeney each added to the scoreboard, driving in runs for Detroit. Olson pitched six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks. Beau Brieske secured three outs before former White Sox pitcher John Brebbia closed out the game flawlessly in the final two innings.

For Chicago, Martín struggled on the mound, giving up seven runs and nine hits over five innings. Korey Lee stood out offensively with three hits, but the team struggled overall, going just 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position.

Torkelson's second homer of the season extended Detroit's lead to 5-1 in the third inning. The White Sox have now allowed a staggering 28 runs in their last four games, a stark contrast to the five runs they surrendered in their first four outings.

Looking ahead, the series finale will feature Detroit rookie RHP Jackson Jobe (0-0, 6.75 ERA) facing off against White Sox LHP Martín Pérez (1-0, 0.00 ERA). Fans are eager to see if the Tigers can maintain their momentum or if the White Sox can turn their fortunes around.