From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
Sox blow early lead, fall to Tigers in 11-8 loss
White Sox collapse after big early lead in 11-8 loss to Tigers
In brief
White Sox collapse after big early lead in 11-8 loss to Tigers White Sox lost 11-8 to Tigers after blowing a 8-2 lead in MLB game Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Early lead
White Sox raced to an 8-2 lead after scoring six runs in first inning
“The White Sox were rolling and raced to a huge early lead Friday against the Tigers at Rate Field.”
Bullpen meltdown
Two key relievers failed to hold the lead as Tigers scored 11 runs
“The pitching staff, including two of their go-to relievers all season, melted down in an ugly 11-8 loss”
Tigers rally
Tigers scored five runs in eighth inning with two homers to take lead
“The Tigers narrowed their deficit to 8-6 on an RBI double by Hao-Yu Lee against left-hander Chris Murphy in the sixth”
Tristan Peters injury
All-Star outfielder Tristan Peters left game with bruised shoulder after hitting wall
“All-Star outfielder Tristan Peters, who was playing right, hit the wall hard trying to snare McGonigle’s drive and left the game”
Pitcher struggles
Starting pitcher David Sandlin gave up three runs in four innings
“Sandlin said, 'I mean, that’s what you ask for as a starting pitcher. Those guys went to work for me, and I couldn’t go to work for them at the end of the day.'”
Bullpen collapse
Bullpen failed to contain Tigers after scoring 11 runs
“The Sox’ bullpen certainly didn’t save this one, either. The Tigers narrowed their deficit to 8-6 on an RBI double by Hao-Yu Lee against left-hander Chris Murphy in the sixth”
Tigers surge
Tigers scored five runs in eighth inning with two homers
“Lee smacked a two-run shot to right off left-hander Sean Newcomb’s center-cut high fastball to tie the score 8-8”
Sox playoff push
Sox dropped to 78-76 with 6-13 record since August 29
“The Sox, now 78-76, are 6-13 since Aug. 29, when they peaked at nine games above .500 (72-63) with a victory against the Twins in Minnesota”
Manager reaction
Manager Will Venable admitted pitching staff couldn’t hold lead
“‘‘That’s tough, no way about it,’’ manager Will Venable said. ‘‘We obviously have a special first inning there and get the lead. [Then Vargas] with a nice homer. And then, yeah, just weren’t able to get any outs.’’”
Hao-Yu Lee's homer
Lee hit two-run homer to tie game in eighth inning
“Lee smacked a two-run shot to right off left-hander Sean Newcomb’s center-cut high fastball to tie the score 8-8”
Riley Greene's homer
Greene hit two-run homer to complete Tigers rally
“Greene launched his 21st homer to complete the rally”
The bottom line
White Sox lost 11-8 to Tigers after blowing a 8-2 lead in MLB game
