In a brief contest, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 1-0. A sacrifice fly by Wenceel Perez in the sixth inning scored Kerry Carpenter, securing the win. The game featured only seven total hits, with Spencer Torkleson contributing a double for Detroit. Pitcher Troy Melton earned the win, recording six strikeouts over five innings while allowing just one hit. The Tigers' bullpen continued to perform well, striking out three and allowing only one additional hit. The victory improved Detroit's record to 70-52, while the White Sox fell to 44-77.
Troy Melton picked up the win for Detroit, going five innings and allowing just a single hit while striking out six batters.
Wenceel Perez's sacrifice fly in the sixth inning was the only run of the game, scoring Kerry Carpenter from third base.
The Tigers' bullpen retired 12 batters without allowing a hit after Melton, striking out three in the process.
Detroit is now 70-52 on the season, advancing their lead in the American League Central standings.
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