It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Tigers (69-51) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (43-76). Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Chicago. Detroit took a nail biter of an opener,

The White Sox are in survival mode with their starting pitching. Right-hander Elvis Peguero was used in an opener role in Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts in 1⅔ innings. The Tigers’ offense then was shut down by the pitching staff and some strong plays from the Sox’ defense.

Righty Steven Wilson came on for Alexander and had the privilege of facing Colt Keith off the bench. With his severe issues getting lefties out, Wilson naturally whiffed Keith on 4 pitches. Dingler battled before he, too, struck out, and McKinstry flew out to right for an easy inning.