The Chicago White Sox held a 6-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the sixth inning Sunday at Rate Field, with Chicago trying to strengthen its position in a tight American League Central race.
The game followed a 3-1 White Sox victory over Detroit on Saturday. Chicago had entered the weekend after an 11-8 loss to the Tigers on Friday, a defeat that cost the club ground in the division standings.
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White Sox build early cushion
The White Sox created separation before the game reached the late innings, limiting Detroit to four hits while continuing to add pressure at the plate.
Chicago starter Davis Martin was listed as the team’s scheduled starter, while Detroit opened with Troy Melton. The White Sox were scheduled to host the Tigers at 1:10 p.m. Central time after severe weather forecasts moved Saturday’s game earlier in the day.
MLB’s live scoreboard showed Chicago leading 6-0 during the bottom of the sixth inning. The game remained in progress, meaning the final score and any changes to the division picture were still pending.
Why the game matters for Chicago
The White Sox are playing with little room for error as the regular season enters its final stretch. Chicago and Cleveland have been separated by a narrow margin in the American League Central, while the wild-card race has also kept the team’s postseason hopes in focus.
Chicago briefly moved back into a tie at the top of the division earlier in the series after Munetaka Murakami’s strong performance helped deliver a 3-1 win over Detroit on Thursday. The White Sox then surrendered a six-run lead in Friday’s loss before responding with Saturday’s victory.
The four-game series against the Tigers is therefore important beyond its individual results. A strong finish at home would give Chicago momentum before a three-game road series against the Kansas City Royals beginning Tuesday.
Tristan Peters remains a concern
Chicago outfielder Tristan Peters was listed as day to day after suffering a left shoulder and rib contusion during Friday’s loss. Peters ran into the outfield wall while trying to catch a three-run triple and left the game after the collision.
The injury adds another concern for a White Sox club managing a demanding late-season schedule. Chicago’s bullpen has also faced increased workload as the team navigates a compressed playoff race.
What comes next
Once Sunday’s game is complete, the White Sox are scheduled to receive a day off Monday before opening a three-game series at Kansas City on Tuesday, September 22.
Chicago will then return home for a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies beginning Friday, September 25. With only a small number of regular-season games remaining, each result could affect both the division race and the American League wild-card picture.
This article will be updated when the White Sox-Tigers game reaches a final result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the White Sox score against the Tigers?
The White Sox led the Detroit Tigers 6-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The game was still in progress at the time of the update.
Where are the White Sox playing the Tigers?
The game is being played at Rate Field in Chicago.
Why is the White Sox-Tigers game important?
Chicago is trying to remain in contention in the tight American League Central race and strengthen its postseason position.
When is the White Sox next scheduled game?
The White Sox are scheduled to begin a three-game road series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
What happened to Tristan Peters?
Peters suffered a left shoulder and rib contusion after colliding with the outfield wall during Friday’s game against Detroit. He was listed as day to day.
Fact-Checked: The live score, schedule, standings context and injury information were checked against MLB and Chicago White Sox official updates.
Disclaimer: The game status and score may change because this report was published while the White Sox-Tigers game was still in progress.