Tigers vs White Sox predictions
All eyes are on Kerry Carpenter heading into this one—after putting on a show with three home runs in his last outing, can he keep the hot bat going? I think he’s primed for another big night and should notch at least one more homer, paired with a couple of solid hits and a run or two. Spencer Torkelson, the power threat at first, is always lurking and I’d expect him to keep making noise in the heart of the order with some extra-base power and a couple of RBIs. Don’t sleep on Riley Greene, either; his ability to get on base sets the tone for the Tigers, and he’s likely to add a hit or two while keeping the bases moving. With this lineup rolling, the Tigers’ offense feels ready to keep the scoreboard busy.
On the other side, the White Sox are still hunting for answers at the plate. Lenyn Sosa has been a lone bright spot, showing he’s got the bat to put up a couple hits and maybe sneak in a run. Miguel Vargas is also worth watching—his recent power surge means he’s always a threat for an extra-base hit, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him knocking in a couple of runs. Luis Robert remains a wild card; he could easily swipe a base and drive a ball out of the park if he gets a good pitch to hit. But overall, the lineup is facing an uphill climb against a stingy Detroit pitching staff.
Looking at the big picture, everything seems tilted toward Detroit. The Tigers have had the upper hand all season, their offense is clicking, and the pitching just keeps coming through. With the White Sox struggling to get momentum both at the plate and on the mound, I’m expecting the Tigers to take care of business again and extend their lead in the season series. Tough news for Chicago fans—but if you’re rooting for Detroit, there’s a lot to like about this matchup.
