White Sox keep pace in the AL Central with a rain-soaked 8-1 win over the Tigers
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox maintained their position in the AL Central and eliminated Detroit from playoff contention with an 8-1 victory over the Tigers on Sunday. Sam Antonacci contributed a two-run double and a run scored during the three-run fourth inning. The game was delayed by rain and played in a misty atmosphere.
Davis Martin pitched a shutout for 4 1/3 innings, striking out six and allowing three hits and three walks. Huascar Brazoban added a scoreless sixth inning, while Trevor Richards set a team record with 205 consecutive relief appearances. Braden Montgomery went first with an RBI double and Kyle Teel provided the go-ahead run. Chase Meidroth delivered a 15th home run, and Max Clark ended the shutout with a sacrifice fly.
Detroit's Troy Melton surrendered three runs on four hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings before being replaced due to injury. Eduardo Valencia contributed three hits for the Tigers.
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