The Detroit Tigers opened up their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-3 win on Friday night. Tarik Skubal ran into some trouble in his second start after returning from the injured list, but the offense had just enough oomph and the bullpen served up 3 1/3 innings of one-hit ball to secure their first win against the ChiSox this season in four tries.
On Saturday afternoon, right-hander Troy Melton will climb the hill for the home team seeking a bounce-back after his worst
outing this year. The 25-year-old was shelled by the Minnesota Twins in his previous start, surrendering four runs — all four scored on solo home runs — on eight hits but zero walks while striking out five over five frames in a game in which he still earned the win thanks to the offense in a 10-4 final.
Melton looked good the last time he saw the White Sox this season, earning a quality start for his seven innings of one-run ball on six hits and a walk while striking out just one in a game the Tigers ultimately lost in extras, 4-3. Hopefully, he can bring his A-game again and help his team clinch a series victory.
No starter for Saturday’s game has been announced as of the time of writing. Take a look at Melton’s pitching summary below in the meantime.
Detroit Tigers (31-44) vs. Chicago White Sox (39-45)
Time (ET): 1:10 p.m.
Place: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
SB Nation Site: South Side Sox
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Game 76: RHP Troy Melton (3-0, 2.81 ERA) vs. TBA
MELTON
