Tigers 11, White Sox 8: Bullpen reaches breaking point
Sox Machine • • sports
Key Points:
- The White Sox blew an 8-2 lead against the Tigers, ultimately losing after their bullpen faltered in the late innings, with the Tigers overcoming a three-run deficit by the eighth inning.
- Starting pitcher David Sandlin struggled in the fifth inning, allowing a bases-loaded triple and forcing multiple bullpen changes that failed to contain the Tigers' rally.
- The bullpen's struggles were compounded by defensive plays and missed opportunities, with key moments including a game-tying home run by Hao-Yu Lee and a go-ahead two-run homer by Riley Greene.
- The White Sox offense was strong early but went dormant after the third inning, managing only one hit and one walk over the final five innings while the Tigers retired the last 14 hitters.
- The loss dropped the White Sox to second place, one game behind Cleveland, and raised concerns about their pitching depth and ability to maintain leads late in games.
