Frequently Asked Questions
How many games did the White Sox extend their AL Central lead by after sweeping the Tigers?
The White Sox left Detroit with a 5½-game cushion in the AL Central after sweeping the Tigers in a three-game series over the weekend. They entered the series at risk of surrendering their division lead entirely.
Who hit home runs for the White Sox during the Detroit series?
Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs across the series, including a 392-foot blast on Friday and a go-ahead two-run shot on Sunday. Miguel Vargas also went deep three times, including his 27th and 28th homers of the season, while Tristan Peters added a two-run homer in the Friday opener.
How did the White Sox come back after trailing 3-1 on Friday against Detroit?
Tristan Peters hit a two-run homer and Munetaka Murakami followed with a 392-foot blast in the fourth inning to erase the 3-1 deficit. Braden Montgomery then gave Chicago its first lead with a two-run triple, and Miguel Vargas added two homers as the White Sox won 9-5.
Who was pitching for Detroit on Saturday and how did the White Sox handle him?
Troy Melton started Saturday for the Tigers and entered the game with a 1.46 ERA. The White Sox chased him in the fifth inning after forcing him to throw 87 pitches and collecting nine hits against him.
What did Hagen Smith do after getting hit by a 106 mph line drive on Sunday?
Rookie pitcher Hagen Smith took a 106 mph line drive off his chest but held on to record the out and refused to leave the game. He stayed in to escape the inning and kept the score tied at four in the sixth.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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