It was a series-clinching win for the Tigers, who advanced to 70-52 and extended a narrow lead over the Cleveland Guardians ...

Troy Melton, a rookie right-hander, was perfect threw four innings and then got even nastier in the fifth to lift the Tigers ...

Rookie Troy Melton retired the first 12 batters he faced as the Tigers allowed just two hits in a 1-0 win over the White Sox.

El novato Troy Melton permitió un hit en cinco entradas y tres relevistas de los Tigres de Detroit mantuvieron la blanqueada ...

CHICAGO -- Jake Rogers will be behind the plate for Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Troy Melton on Wednesday afternoon.

Melton (3-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over the White Sox, allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Melton is likely to work as the bulk pitcher for the Tigers in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Tony Paul of The Detroit News reports.

Melton, a rookie right-hander, retired the first 12 batters he faced and then struck out the side after allowing his first and only hit, a leadoff double in the fourth inning, to help lift the Tigers ...

The Detroit Tigers moved rookie right-hander Troy Melton to the bullpen after acquiring 41-year-old starter Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles.