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Jason Foley needed just four pitches to
complete a perfect ninth and earn his 17th save.
Chicago suffered its major league-worst 98th defeat. The White
Sox had nine hits, sparked by a 3-for-4 effort from Korey Lee.
Luis Robert Jr. and Gavin Sheets contributed two hits apiece.
The Tigers delivered in the clutch, however, as Vierling and
Keith had RBI singles in the seventh to snap a 2-all tie. White
Sox reliever Fraser Ellard (1-2) was charged with both runs in
his one-third of an inning.
Zach McKinstry's pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth provided the
final margin. Will Vest (3-4) was the winner with 1 1/3 innings
of one-hit relief.
Detroit jumped on White Sox starter Chris Flexen in the first
inning. Vierling followed Greene's one-out double with an RBI
double.
Dillon Dingler gave the Tigers a 2-0 lead with a run-scoring
single in the second inning. The White Sox answered in the
bottom half with an RBI single from Lenyn Sosa, then tied the
score on Lee's RBI double in the fourth.
Tigers starter Keider Montero took a no-decision after
scattering two runs and six hits in five innings. The rookie
right-hander, who was facing Chicago for the first time, walked
two and struck out four. He has pitched at least five innings in
10 consecutive starts.
Flexen threw six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two
walks, striking out five. He delivered his first quality start
since July 29. In his three starts before Friday, Flexen had
allowed 12 runs (10 earned) in 9 2/3 innings.
Chicago has lost 19 straight games Flexen has started since May.
Detroit placed infielder Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list
before the game with lumbar spine and hip inflammation.
The Tigers improved to 6-1 against the White Sox this season.
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