The Detroit Tigers scored 5 runs in the 8th inning Friday night and beat the White Sox 11-8 at Rate Field.
The loss puts Chicago 1 game back behind Cleveland in the AL Central Division. The Guardians beat the A’s on Friday.
The Tigers had 2-run home runs by Hao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene in the 8th inning for the win.
Miguel Vargas had a 2-run home run and RBI double for the White Sox. Sean Newcomb took the loss in relief.
Game 3 in the series is Saturday afternoon in Chicago.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs on Friday by the final score of 6-4.
The Reds won it with a 3-run 6th inning. Jose Trevino had a 2-run single in that inning.
Ian Happ had a solo home run for the Cubs while Seiya Suzuki a 2-run single.
Clay Holmes took the loss for Chicago.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday night.
September 18, 2026