White Sox deal blow to Tigers playoff hopes as Jackson Jobe whacked
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe gave up 5 runs in the fourth inning of a 9-5 loss to Chicago White Sox on Friday in the series opener.
The Detroit Tigers suffered a significant setback in their playoff hopes after being defeated by the Chicago White Sox on Friday, Aug. 14. Jackson Jobe, the Tigers' third-year starting pitcher, allowed five earned runs in the fourth inning alone, as Jobe went on to give up a total of six earned runs over 3⅔ innings. This performance marked Jobe's career-worst outing, tying his worst performance from May 7, 2025, when he gave up six runs in 3⅔ innings against the Colorado Rockies.
The White Sox extended their lead in the American League Central to 3½ games over the Tigers, who now stand at 60-62.
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