White Sox Extend Streak with Win Over Tigers in Detroit
The Chicago White Sox are showing signs of life, and Friday night in Detroit was another reminder of that. Coming into the series against the Tigers, Chicago had been riding momentum, and their seventh straight victory was powered by timely hitting and steady, if not perfect, pitching.
Chase Meidroth had already been in the spotlight after delivering a four-hit game on Thursday, and his spark continued to carry over as the Sox faced off against Detroit once again. But it was Colson Montgomery who stepped forward this time, driving in four runs, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning that pushed Chicago over the top. His production wasn’t flashy—it was efficient. An RBI single early, a groundout that still brought a run home, and then the big blast late sealed the deal.
On the mound, Shane Smith didn’t have his sharpest outing, but he gave the White Sox enough. Five innings, four runs allowed—it wasn’t dominant, but it was enough to qualify for the win. Smith moved to 5–7 on the season, relying on the bullpen to hold things together after he exited. Chicago’s relievers, who have been tested throughout a tough year, managed to keep Detroit from mounting a comeback.
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For the Tigers, frustration was felt again. They’re still in first place in the AL Central with an 81–60 record, but they’ve hit a tough stretch lately, losing eight of their last eleven games. Jack Flaherty took the mound and was tagged for runs that tilted momentum away early. Despite some sparks of offense—like Parker Meadows’ two-run homer in the third inning and solid at-bats from Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler—the consistency wasn’t there.
This game marked the eleventh meeting between the two teams this season, and Detroit still leads the series 7–4. But the White Sox have been making things uncomfortable. For a team sitting at 53–88 overall, this winning streak represents more than just numbers in the standings—it’s a reminder that baseball is often about timing, rhythm, and finding energy even when the larger picture looks grim.
Injuries have plagued both clubs, with long lists of players sidelined, but Chicago seems to be finding ways to push through while Detroit is searching for answers. The Tigers’ pitching staff, stretched thin by multiple injuries, has been exposed during this slump, and their ERA over the past 10 games has reflected that, sitting at 5.68.
Meanwhile, the Sox offense has been fueled by power surges. When they hit multiple home runs in a game, their record is strong, and Friday followed that pattern. Montgomery’s bat delivered the difference, giving Chicago just enough to keep the streak alive.
As the weekend continues in Detroit, the Tigers will be trying to stop the bleeding, while the White Sox will look to play spoiler and keep extending a run that’s surprising everyone. For now, momentum belongs to Chicago, and confidence is building, one win at a time.
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