Tigers fall further behind aggressive White Sox in MLB playoff race
Detroit Tigers lost 4-3 to Chicago White Sox on Saturday at Comerica Park, falling 4½ games behind in AL Central Division. Troy Melton was beat up.
The Detroit Tigers received a familiar face but couldn't secure the winning run against the Chicago White Sox. Despite Eduardo Valencia's strong performance at bat and on defense, the Tigers lost 4-3 on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Comerica Park. Starting pitcher Troy Melton, the team's best this season, gave up three runs in 4⅓ innings, marking his shortest start.
Valencia's RBI single and home run helped keep the Tigers competitive, but the team fell 4½ games behind the first-place White Sox in the American League Central division.
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