Detroit Tigers Archives - Chris Ricchetti

(Short) Week of April 7-10, 2022

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April 7—Seby Zavala (c) outrighted to Charlotte Knights. He will be missed!

Opening Day – April 7, 2022

➤ White Sox off

➤ Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks, RHP throws first pitch of the season against Milwaukee Brewers at 1:20 pm CDT at Wrigley Field

➤ Cleveland Guardians defeated by Kansas City Royals at Kaufmann Stadium by a score of 1-3. Starter Shane Bieber, healthy as a horse, gives up 1 R/ER on 3 H (0 BB, 0 K) on 4 ⅔ IP. | WP: Scott Barlow | LP: Triston McKenzie

Three-Game Series at Detroit Tigers

Sox win series 2-1 | Season vs. Tigers 2-1

Game 1

Eduardo Rodriguez LHP #57 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Giolito

Friday, April 8 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park – Tigers Home Opener
Lucas Giolito, RHP at
Tigers / Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP

L, 4-5, 0-1 (.000), L1 | LP: Liam Hendriks (0-1, 18.00, 2) | BS: Liam Hendriks (1)

➤ Possible injury: Lucas Giolito exits with abdominal tightness, after 4

DEFENSE: Starter Lucas Giolito leaves after 4.0 IP with the Sox up 3-0 (2 BB, 6 SO). In his major league debut, Bennett Sousa LHP pitches a 1-2-3 (0 SO) 5^th. In his first game with the White Sox, Kyle Click RHP goes HBP, BB, FO, exiting with 2 on the 6^th (⅓ IP). In his first game with the White Sox, Kendall Graveman RHP allows a base hit that scores Click‘s HBP runner, then ends the 6^th with a 6-4-3 DP. Graveman throws a 1-2-3 (1 SO) 7^th. Aaron Bummer goes SO, 1B, BB, 1B, SO in the 8^th to load the bases (⅔ IP). Closer Liam Hendriks steps in, allowing a 1B that scores 2 of 3 inherited ERs, leaving runners on the corners. Next, he throws a HBP for good measure to load the bases again and, finally, ends the 8^th with a force out at 3B. Hendriks returns in the 9^th with the Sox up 4-3, but blows the save, giving up a HR to Eric Haase, and the walk-off RBI 1B to Javier Báez (line drive to AJ Pollock at 9 hits wall, Pollock plays it off as a catch, convincing the umps, Tigers challenge, call is overturned, Austin Meadows scores from 3B). OFFENSE: Batting at the top of the order, the newly-acquired AJ Pollock goes 3-for-5, tallying his first RBI (1B scores Jake Berger from 2B) and scoring his first run (on a Luis Robert 2B) for the White Sox in the 2^nd. With the game tied at 3, Andrew Vaughn smashes a go-ahead HR (1) in the 9^th. NOTABLE: The White Sox picked Bennett Sousa in the 10^th round of the 2018 draft (#288 overall). Sousa participated in spring training in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The White Sox signed free agent Kyle Click to a minor league contract in July 2021, then signed him to a big-league contract yesterday. Click was drafted by the Giants in 2011, debuted in 2017, and traded to the Pirates in January 2018. The White Sox signed Kendall Graveman after last season. In his first game with the White Sox, veteran infielder Josh Harrison goes 0-for-4, playing 2B and batting 7^th in the lineup. The White Sox signed Harrison as a free agent on March 15.

Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Lucas Giolito to Miss Starts

Lucas Giolito RHP 27 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

April 9—Manager Tony La Russa says that Lucas Giolito will be placed on the IL shortly and will miss at least two starts. Righty Vince Velasquez will step into the starting rotation, and will pitch in the home opener on Tuesday.

Game 2

Dylan Cease RHP 84 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Casey Mize RHP 12 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Saturday, April 9 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Dylan Cease, RHP at
Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP

W, 5-2, 1-1 (.500), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (1-0, 1.80, 8) | SV: Aaron Bummer (1)

➤ Possible injury: AJ Pollock exits with hamstring tightness, in the 3^rd. Pollock was already scheduled to go on paternity leave next week for the birth of his second child.

DEFENSE: Sporting a new stache, Dylan Cease gives up 1 R/ER on 2 H (3 BB, 8 SO) in 5.0 + 1 IP. After striking out four in a row in the 3^rdand 4^th, Cease issues 2 BB in the 5^th, but fights his way out of the jam with K and LO, for the last two outs. Cease faces 1 batter in the 6^th, allowing a 1B. Reynaldo López takes over with a man on, giving up 2 H and 1 BB, right out of the gate, then makes a stellar play at home for the first out. A 6-4-3 DP gets him out of the inning with Cease‘s ER scored and 1 ER of his own. Bennett Sousa replaces López after he BBs the first batter in the 7^th. Sousa quickly retires the side with DP, FO, and returns in the 8^th to SO the first batter (Austin Meadows) for his first career strikeout. José Ruiz finishes the inning with 1B, 4-6-3 DP. Aaron Bummer takes the mound in the 9^th: 1B, 1B, K, K, K, for the save. OFFENSE: Eloy Jiménez 2-RBI 1B scores Luis Robert (singled) and José Abreu (doubled) in the 1^st. Yasmani Grandal 2-run HR (1) scores José Abreu (singled) in the 6^th. Andrew Vaughn RBI single scores Josh Harrison (doubled, advanced to 3B on Jake Berger sac bunt) in the 7^th. NOTABLE: Josh Harrison gets his first hit—a lead-off 3B—for the White Sox in the 5^th. Dylan Cease is 9-0 career against the Tigers.

Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

AJ Pollock possible injury:

Game 3

Michael Kopech RHP 34 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Kopech

Tarik Skubal LHP 29 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Kopech

Sunday, April 10 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Michael Kopech, RHP at
Tigers / Tarik Skubal, LHP

W, 10-1, 2-1 (.667), W2 | WP: Kyle Crick (1-0, 6.75, 1)

DEFENSE: Looking to establish himself in the rotation this year, Michael Kopech gives up 1 R/ER on 2 H (2 BB, 3 SO) on 4.0 IP. He retires 7 in a row to end the outing. In the 2^nd, new catcher, Reese McGuire fires one to 2B to catch Austin Meadows stealing. Kyle Crick (1 SO), Matt Foster and Kendall Graveman contribute a clean inning each in the 5^th, 6^th and 7^th. And in his major league debut, lefty Tanner Banks faces 8 Tigers in the 8^th and 9^th, retiring 6 (4 SO) and walking 2—nice! OFFENSE: Fresh off his two-day suspension and back in the lead-off position, Tim Anderson knocks a 2B off his first pitch of the season. Luis Robert gets a base hit and steals 2B, giving the Sox 2 RISP after 6 pitches. José Abreu RBI 1B scores TA. Eloy Jiménez sac fly scores Robert. Sox are 3-for-3 on the season scoring in the 1^st. José Abreu RBI 2B scores Luis Robert (grounded into a force out) and Josh Harrison RBI 1B scores Abreu in the 3^rd. Danny Mendick RBI 2B to deep left scores Reese McGuire (reached on an error) in the 4^th. Eloy Jiménez RBI 1B scores Tim Anderson (doubled) and Andrew Vaughn 3-run HR brings home José Abreu (walked) and Jiménez in the 7^th. Andrew Vaughn RBI 1B scores José Abreu (singled, advanced to 2B on Eloy Jiménez GO) in the 9^th. NOTABLE: The White Sox picked Tanner Banks in the 18^th round of the 2014 draft (#528 overall). He must be thrilled/relieved to have made it to The Show at last!

Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Week of September 27-October 3, 2021

Three-Game Series at Detroit (Continued)

Matt Manning RHP 25 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Keuchel

Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park – Makeup of September 22
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

W, 8-7, 89-68 (.567), W2 | WP: Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 5.13) | S: Liam Hendriks (37) | Game 157

Game highlights from mlb.com

Two-Game Series vs. Cincinnati Reds

White Sox win series 2-0

Reynaldo López RHP 40 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Riley O'Brien RHP 21 — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Reds / Riley O’Brien, RHP

W, 7-1, 90-68 (.570), W3 | WP: Reynaldo López (4-3, 2.98) | Game 158

In his major league debut, Reds starter Riley O’Brien records his first ER (first HR given up), first BB, and first K—all in the first inning! He goes HR, BB, K, BB, in the 2^nd, before manager David Bell sends him to the dugout. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López puts up a quality start, giving up just 1 R/ER on 2 H (0 BB, 4 SO) in 6.0 IP. José Ruiz goes 1B, GO, 1B, in the 7^th, but gets out of the inning with a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer goes HBP, E5, FC, 4-6-3 DP, in the 8^th. Matt Foster retires 3 in order, to end it. OFFENSE: Hard-hit home runs galore! Luis Robert solo HR (11), in the 1^st. Yoán Moncada solo HR (13), in the 2^nd. Gavin Sheets solo HR (10), in the 4^th. Gavin Sheets 1B scores Eloy Jiménez (singled, advanced to 2B on Yoán Moncada BB, advanced to 3B on Leury García sac bunt) and César Hernández FC scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on Leury García SB, advanced to 3B on Gavin Sheets 1B), in the 6^th. Luis Robert 2-run HR (11) scores César Hernández (doubled, stole 3B on WP), in the 8^th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Cardinals to NL Wild Card Game

Cardinals Primary Dark - Since 1999 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Brewers—their 17^th consecutive win—the red-hot Cardinals clinch the second spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6.

Sonny Gray RHP 54 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Rodón

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Reds / Sonny Gray, RHP

W, 6-1, 91-68 (.572), W4 | WP: Carlos Rodón (13-5, 2.37) | Game 159

Game highlights from mlb.com

Astros Clinch AL West

Astros Primary Dark - Since 2013 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 30—With today’s 3-2 win over the Rays, the Astros clinch the American League West Title. They will take on the White Sox in the ALDS.

Braves Clinch NL East

Braves Primary Dark - Since 2018 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 30—With today’s 5-3 win over the Phillies, the Braves clinch the National League East Title. They will face the Brewers in the NLDS.

Three-Game Series vs. Detroit Tigers

October 1—Ryan Tepera activated from IL

October 1—Mike Wright, Jr. designated for assignment

White Sox win series 2-1

Wily Peralta RHP 58 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Lynn

Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Tigers / Wily Peralta, RHP

W, 8-1, 92-68 (.575), W5 | WP: Lance Lynn (11-6, 2.69) | Game 160

➤ The White Sox are still alive for the #2 seed in the American League, and home-field advantage in the ALDS.

Game highlights from mlb.com

Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

W, 5-4, 93-68 (.578), W6 | WP: Aaron Bummer (5-5, 3.51) | S: Liam Hendriks (38) | Game 161

➤ With the Astros 10-4 win today over the Athletics, they will host the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS, on October 7. If the Sox win and the Astros lose tomorrow, both teams will have the same season record, but the Astros won the season series 5-2, which would give them home-field advantage.

DEFENSE: Lucas Giolito labors, but ends up with a respectable 1 R/ER on 2 H (1 BB, 3 SO) in 5.0 IP. Ryan Burr allows a H and issues a BB with no outs, but gets out of it with a K and a Tim Anderson unassisted DP, in the 6^th. Dallas Keuchel’s new role as a reliever is off to a poor start. He goes LO, 1B, K RBI 1B, RBI 2B, BB, RBI 1B, in the 7^th, before Matt Foster steps in to make the final out (LO), making it 4-0 Tigers. Aaron Bummer pitches a clean 1-2-3 8^th. Liam Hendricks does his usual bang-up job, retiring 2 in a row (2 SO), for the save. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning struck out 7 White Sox, allowing just 2 H and no R (1 BB) in 5.0 IP. But their bullpen fell to the White Sox. Down 4-1 in mid 7^th, the Sox bats came to life: Yoán Moncada RBI 2B scores Yasmani Grandal (doubled). Gavin Sheets RBI 1B scores Moncada. Tim Anderson RBI 1B brings in Sheets (advanced to 2B on Leury Garcia 1B). In the 8^th, Yoán Mocada seals the deal with a 2-run HR that brings home Billy Hamilton (PR for Eloy Jiménez, who walked). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Tyler Alexander LHP 70 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP

L, 5-2, 93-69 (.574), L1 | LP: Reynaldo López (4-4, 3.43) | Game 162

Game highlights from mlb.com

Giants Clinch NL West

Giants Primary Dark - Since 2000 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

October 3—With today’s 11-4 win against the Padres, the Giants clinch the National League West title. With the best record in the NL (107-55), they will take on the winner of the Wild Card Game (October 6) in the NLDS.

Yankees to AL Wild Card Game

Yankees Primary Dark - Since 1968 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

October 3—With today’s 1-0 walk-off against the Rays, the Yankees clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Red Sox in Boston, due to Boston’s 10-9 edge in the regular season series.

Red Sox to AL Wild Card Game

Red Sox Primary Dark - Since 2009 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

October 3—With today’s 7-5 victory over the Nationals, the Red Sox clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Yankees at home, due to their narrow 10-9 win of the regular season series.

Week of September 20-26, 2021

Three-Game Series at Detroit Tigers

Tigers win series 2-1 (including 9/27 makeup)

Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:40 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

L, 4-3, 85-65 (.567), L1 | LP: Craig Kimbrel (4-5, 2.26) | Game 150

DEFENSE: Carlos Rodón gives up 3 R (2 ER) on 2 H (2 BB, 6 SO) in 3.0 IP. José Ruiz allows 1 H and strikes out 2 (0 BB) in the 4^th and 5^th. Garrett Crochet goes 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 6^th, as does Ryan Burr (2 SO) in the 7^th. In the 8^th, Craig Kimbrel goes FO, K, HBP (steals 2B), then gives up the winning run on an RBI 1B by Harold Castro that scores Robbie Grossman from 2B. Kimbrel throws a FO to end the inning. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning gives up the 3 R/ER on 4 H (3 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. The bullpen allows just 1 hit and strikes out 5. In the 3^rd, with bases loaded, Brian Goodwin (walked) scores as Yoán Moncada reaches on a FC, Yasmani Grandal sac fly scores Tim Anderson (singled), and Eloy Jiménez RBI 2B brings in Moncada. Tigers closer Alex Lange retires the bottom third of the lineup for his first MLB save. Miguel Cabrera records his 1,800^th career RBI on a sac fly in the 3^rd that ties the game at 3. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

September 21—Adam Engel activated from IL

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:40 pm CDT – moved up to 12:10 pm CDT, due to expected inclement weather
Comerica Park
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP

L, 5-3, 85-66 (.563), L2 | LP: Jace Fry (0-1, 10.80) | Game 151

Due to some outstanding fielding on both sides, the Tigers knock 16 hits, stranding 10, and the White Sox hit 12, stranding 13. Each pitching staff throws just one 1-2-3 inning. DEFENSE: Dallas Keuchel gives up 11 H this time, but limits the damage to 2 R/ER (1 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. Jace Fry takes the mound in the 6^th, going 1B, FC, 5-4-3 DP, then gives up the game in the 7^th—1B, 1B, 5-4-3 DP, RBI 1B, [SB on WP] BB. On this 28^th birthday, Aaron Bummer steps in. He issues a [double steal] BB, then gives up the two inherited runs on a 2-RBI 1B that results in the third out at 3B, on the throw from first. Liam Hendriks goes 1-2-3 (2 SO–K) in the 8^th. OFFENSE: Luis Robert 2-RBI 1B brings in Cesar Hernández (singled) and Tim Anderson (doubled), in the 3^rd. Tim Anderson RBI 1B scores Adam Engel (doubled) in the 8^th. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT – Rained Out
Comerica Park
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP

Postponed due to rain. Rescheduled for September 23 at 12:10 pm CDT.

Five-Game Series at Cleveland Indians (including 6/10 makeup)

White Sox win series 3-2

September 23—Andrew Vaughn activated from IL

Aaron Civale RHP 43 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – makeup of June 10 (7 innings)
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Indians / Aaron Civale, RHP

W, 7-2, 86-66 (.567), W1 | WP: Aaron Bummer (4-5, 3.78) | Game 152

Contestants representing both teams stage a mini home run derby in Cleveland. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López gives up 2 R/ER on 4 H (0 BB, 4 SO) on 3⅓ IP. Garret Crochet finishes off the 4^th with a 1B and a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer retires 3 in order (1 SO) in the 5^th, for the win. Craig Kimbrel walks 2 and retires 3 (0 SO) in the 6^th. Liam Hendriks closes with FO, 1B, GO, [WP–runner steals 3B] SO. OFFENSE: Lead-off man Tim Anderson sets the tone with a solo HR (15) off the 3^rd pitch of the game. The Sox pull off a major rally in the 2^nd—Luis Robert (9) and Eloy Jiménez (9) slam back-to-back solo HRs, Tim Anderson 3-run HR (16) brings home Leury García (singled) and César Hernández (singled). Finally, Luis Robert RBI 1B scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on José Abreu BB). After that, the bats are pretty quiet. But it’s more than enough for a win and the central division title. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

White Sox Clinch AL Central

September 23—With today’s game 1 win, the White Sox clinch the American League Central Division title.

Zach Plesac RHP 34 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Kopech

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – (7-inning game)
Michael Kopech, RHP vs.
Indians / Zach Plesac, RHP

L, 5-3, 86-67 (.562), L1 | LP: José Ruiz (1-3, 3.14) | Game 153

Game highlights on mlb.com

Shane Bieber RHP 57 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Indians / Not Justin, RHP

W, 1-0, 87-67 (.565), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.95) | S: Liam Hendriks (35) | Game 154

DEFENSE: In what turns out to be a suspenseful pitching duel, Dylan Cease pitches brilliantly, striking out 9 (3 H, 0 R, 0 BB) in 5⅓ IP, before taking a hard-hit comebacker to or just above the elbow of his throwing arm that ends the outing. Aaron Burr inherits a runner and allows two more hits. But a bad base running decision on the second hit catches Bradley Zimmer in a rundown between 3B and Home that results in the second out. Burr throws a K to end the 6^th. Aaron Bummer goes SO, 1B, GO, K, in the 7^th. Craig Kimbrel delivers 3 consecutive Ks, in the 8^th. Liam Hendriks closes with a K and 2 GOs, for the save. OFFENSE: In his first outing since June 13, Indians starter Shane Bieber retires 9 White Sox in a row (3 SO) then calls it a day. The Indians bull pen is also formidable, giving up just 1 R—a solo HR (10) by Luis Robert—on 5 hits (0 BB, 8 SO). Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

➤ Injury – Dylan Cease leaves game in the 6^th

Cease Injury Update

September 25—X-rays of Dylan Cease‘s throwing arm are negative. He has a bruised right triceps. Says Cease, “It feels good now. I don’t anticipate on missing any time.” Officially, he is day to day.

Eli Morgan RHP 49 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Lynn

Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Indians / Eli Morgan, RHP

L, 6-0, 87-68 (.561), L1 | LP: Lance Lynn (10-6, 2.72) | Game 155

DEFENSE: Not Lance Lynn‘s best game, although it *probably* does not indicate trouble for the playoffs. He had command of his stuff through much of the outing, and 2 of the 6 R/ER given up in 6.0 IP were arguably errors (7 H, 0 BB, 6 SO). After giving up the third run in the 3^rd, Lynn retired nine in a row. At one point, Lynn appeared uncomfortable and took a few warmup pitches during a mound visit to assess the situation. Lynn brushed it off, insisting he had “tweaked” his back, then finished out the inning. José Ruiz went 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 7^th. Ryan Burr allowed 1 H and struck out 3 in the 8^th. OFFENSE: Indians starter Eli Morgan had a great outing, allowing just 1 H (1 BB, 6 SO) in 6.0 IP. The Indians bullpen allowed just 2 H more (1 BB, 2 SO) to clinch the shutout. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

Rays Clinch AL East

Rays Primary Dark - Since 2019 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 25—With today’s 7-3 win over the Marlins, the Rays clinch the American League Eastern Division title.

Triston McKenzie RHP 24 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Giolito

Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Indians / Triston McKenzie, RHP

W, 5-2, 88-68, (.564), W1 | WP: Lucas Giolito (11-9, 3.58) | S: Liam Hendriks (36) | Game 156

➤ This was to have been the last home game for the Indians as the Indians, but a makeup game against the Royals tomorrow (9/27/2021) will be the actual historic last home contest of the Indians Era.

DEFENSE: Another gem from Lucas Giolito. He falls behind in the count often, but makes good pitches when needed and gets a lot of hitters to chase—0 R on 5 H (1 BB, 6 SO) in 6.0 IP. Michael Kopech struggles in the 7^th, allowing three consecutive base hits, giving up a run on the third. He retires the next batter (FO), before Garrett Crochet steps in to end the inning with a 5-4-3 DP. Craig Kimbrel looks a bit shaky in the 8^th. He gives up a HR and retires the other 3 of 4 he faces. Liam Hendriks goes K, GO, 1B, GO, for the save. OFFENSE: Yasmani Grandal 1B scores Tim Anderson (walked, advanced to 2B on José Abreu 1B), in the 1^st. Eloy Jiménez 2-RBI 1B, in the 3^rd, brings in Leury Garcia (doubled) and José Abreu (walked, advanced to 2B on Yasmani Grandal walk). In the 6^th, Leury Garcia RBI 1B brings home Andrew Vaughn (singled, advanced to 2B on Billy Hamilton sac bunt). Billy Hamilton steals Home in the 8^th (singled, advanced to 3B on Tim Anderson 1B). Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

Brian Goodwin Injured

Brian Goodwin CF 18 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 26—Brian Goodwin has been placed on the 10-day injured list lower back spasms.

Brewers Clinch NL Central

Brewers Primary Dark - Since 2020 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 26—With today’s 8-4 win over the Mets, the Brewers clinch the National League Central Division title.

Dodgers to NL Wild Card Game

Dodgers Primary Dark - Since 2012 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 26—With today’s 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers clinch the first spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6. They remain in the running for the NL West title, with the Giants in 1^st place.

Week of June 28-July 4, 2021

Four-Game Series vs. Minnesota Twins

White Sox sweep series 3-0 (1 game postponed)

Monday, June 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field – Rained Out
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Twins / Kenta Maeda, RHP

Postponed due to rain. Rescheduled for Monday, July 19, as the second game of a straight doubleheader. Game 1 will begin at 4:10 pm CDT, and Game 2 will start 30-45 minutes after the conclusion of the opener.

June 29—Billy Hamilton activated from IL

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Twins / Kenta Maeda, RHP

W, 7-6, 46-32 (.590), W2 | WP: Lucas Giolito (6-5, 3.84) | S: Liam Hendriks (21) | Game 78

Game highlights from mlb.com

Jake Lamb to Injured List

Jake Lamb LF 23 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

June 29—Outfielder Jake Lamb has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps. Etiology of the injury is unclear.

June 30—Michael Kopech activated from IL

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Twins / Bailey Ober, RHP

W, 13-3, 47-32 (.595), W2 | Dylan Cease (7-3, 3.75) | Game 79

Game highlights from mlb.com

Evan Marshall to Injured List

Evan Marshall RHP 43 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

June 30—Right-handed reliever Evan Marshall has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor pronator strain, sustained while pitching in the 7^th inning yesterday.

Aaron Bummer to Injured List

Aaron Bummer LHP 39 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

June 30—Left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Etiology of the injury is unclear.

Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Twins / José Berríos, RHP

W, 8-5, 48-32 (.600), W3 | WP: Michael Kopech (3-0, 1.67) | Game 80

Game highlights from mlb.com

Moncada Bruises Hand

Yoán Moncada 3B 10 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

July 1—Third baseman Yoán Moncada left after the 3^rd inning after bruising his right hand while sliding headfirst into third base. Moncada may miss a few games.

Three-Game Series at Detroit Tigers

Tigers win series 2-1

July2—Adam Eaton activated from IL

Friday, July 2, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP

W, 8-2, 49-32 (.605), W4 | Lance Lynn (8-3, 2.02) | Game 81

Game highlights from mlb.com

Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 3:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Tarik Skubal, LHP

L, 11-5, 49-33 (.598), L1 | LP: Dallas Keuchel (6-3, 4.48) | Game 82

Game highlights from mlb.com

Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

L, 6-5, 49-34 (.590), L2 | LP: Lucas Giolito (6-6, 4.20) | Game 83

Game highlights from mlb.com

Week of June 7-13, 2021

Three-Game Series vs. Toronto Blue Jays

White Sox win series 2-1

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Blue Jays / Robbie Ray, LHP

W, 6-1, 37-23 (.617), W2 | WP: Garrett Crochet (2-2, 0.49) | Game 60

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Blue Jays / Alek Manoah, RHP

L, 6-2, 37-24 (.607), L1 | LP: Aaron Bummer (0-4, 4.30) | Game 61

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Injury – Nick Madrigal is helped off the field and leaves the game in the 7^th, after an apparent injury sustained while trying to beat out the play on a slow grounder to third.

Hyun Jin Ryu LHP 99 - Portrait — Keuchel

Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Blue Jays / Hyun Jin Ryu, LHP

W, 5-2, 38-24 (.613), W1 | WP: Dallas Keuchel (5-1, 4.14) | S: Liam Hendriks (16) | Game 62

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Nick Madrigal Injured

Nick Madrigal 2B 1 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

June 10—Second baseman Nick Madrigal has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a torn right hamstring.

Three-Game Series at Detroit Tigers

White Sox sweep series 3-0

Friday, June 11, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Tarik Skubal, LHP

W, 5-4, 39-24 (.619), W2 | WP: Liam Hendriks (3-1, 2.30) | S: Aaron Bummer (2) | Game 63

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Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 3:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Tigers / José Ureña, RHP

W, 15-2, 40-24 (.625), W3 | WP: Dylan Cease (5-2, 3.38) | Game 64

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Kyle Funkhouser RHP 36 - Portrait — Rodón

Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Tigers / Kyle Funkhouser, RHP

W, 4-1, 41-24 (.631), W4 | WP: Carlos Rodón (6-2, 1.89) | S: Liam Hendriks (17) | Game 65

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Week of May 31-June 6, 2021

Four-Game Series at Cleveland Indians (including 1 makeup)

Indians take series 2-1 (1 game postponed)

Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – 7-inning Game
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Indians / Triston McKenzie, RHP

W, 8-6, 33-20 (.623), W5 | WP: Codi Heuer (4-1, 5.09) | S: Aaron Bummer (1) | Game 53

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Jimmy Lambert RHP 13 - Portrait — Lambert

Cal Quantrill RHP 47 - Portrait — Lambert

Monday, May 31, 2021 at pm CDT
Progressive Field – Makeup of April 21 (7 innings)
Jimmy Lambert, RHP vs.
Indians / Cal Quantrill, RHP

L, 3-1, 33-21 (.611), L1 | LP: Jimmy Lambert (0-1, 7.36) | Game 54

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Indians / Shane Bieber, RHP

L, 6-5, 33-22 (.600), L2 | LP: Dylan Cease (3-2, 3.79) | Game 55

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – Rained Out
TBD vs.
Indians / TBD

Postponed due to rain. Makeup scheduled for September 23 at 12:10 pm CDT as the first game of a split doubleheader.

Michael Kopech to Injured List

Michael Kopech RHP 34 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

May 31—Right-handed reliever Michael Kopech was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 28, due to a strained left hamstring sustained while throwing the final pitch of his one inning against the Cardinals on May 26.

Four-Game Series vs. Detroit Tigers

White Sox win series 3-1

Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP

W, 4-1, 34-22 (.607), W1 | WP: Lance Lynn (7-1, 1.23) | S: Liam Hendriks (14) | Game 56

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Spencer Turnbull RHP 56 - Portrait — Keuchel

Friday, June 4, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Spencer Turnbull, RHP

W, 9-8, 35-22 (.614), W2 | WP: Liam Hendriks (2-1, 1.93) | Game 57

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Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Tarik Skubal, LHP

L, 4-3, 35-23 (.603), L1 | LP: Lucas Giolito (5-5, 3.88) | Game 58

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Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Tigers / José Ureña, RHP

W, 3-0, 36-23 (.610), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (4-2, 3.36) | S: Liam Hendriks (15) | Game 59

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June 6—Adam Engel activated from IL

Billy Hamilton to Injured List

Billy Hamilton CF 0 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

June 6—Outfielder Billy Hamilton was placed on the 10-day injured list, due to a strained right oblique. He left yesterday’s loss to the Tigers after the 4^th inning.