The Tigers struck first in the fourth inning against their division rivals. However, the White Sox got to Jack Flaherty in the fifth inning, putting up a surprising five-spot in the frame. Chicago continued to pile on the runs as the game wore on, with a late Detroit rally falling short, with the home side coming away with a 9-6 win.

The Chicago White Sox had six singles during a five-run fifth inning on the way to a 9-6 victory against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field.

Troy Melton and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout and Wenceel Perez contributed a run-scoring sacrifice fly to help the Detroit Tigers defeat the host Chicago White Sox 1-0 on Wednesday.