The Chicago White Sox handled the Detroit Tigers with authority on Sunday, September 20, 2026, rolling to an 8-1 victory at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chase Meidroth drove in two runs with a home run, Davis Martin delivered 4.1 scoreless innings with six strikeouts, and Sam Antonacci added a pair of hits and two RBI as Chicago spread the offense across the lineup. The seven-run margin was never in doubt, giving the Sox a dominant divisional win over their AL Central rivals.

Davis Martin Sets the Tone With Scoreless 4.1-Inning Outing

Martin was the engine of Sunday's pitching performance. The right-hander held Detroit to three hits and two walks over 4.1 innings while punching out six, giving the White Sox bullpen a comfortable lead to protect. His zero earned runs allowed kept the Tigers from finding any foothold early.

Hagen Smith followed with 0.2 innings of hitless relief — two walks kept it from being clean, but he held the line with a strikeout. Huascar Brazobán, the pitcher of record for the win, worked a clean inning allowing just one hit. Trevor Richards gave up the Tigers' lone run over his two innings but maintained enough control to keep the game well in hand. Luis Castillo closed things out with a perfect ninth, striking out one.

Meidroth, Antonacci, and Montgomery Power the White Sox Offense

Chicago's offense did its damage early against Detroit starter Troy Melton, who lasted just 3.2 innings and allowed four runs on four hits and three walks. The Sox kept the pressure on throughout.

  • Chase Meidroth went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI, providing the biggest individual blow of the night.
  • Sam Antonacci went 2-for-4 with two RBI, delivering timely contact when Chicago needed to extend leads.
  • Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 with an RBI, giving the White Sox three multi-hit contributors in the same lineup.

Detroit's bullpen didn't fare much better. Ty Madden gave up two earned runs over three innings, and Brant Hurter was tagged for two more in the ninth as Chicago salted the game away.

Turning Point: White Sox Knock Out Melton in the Fourth

The defining moment of Sunday's contest came when Chicago chased Melton before he could record an out in the fourth inning. With four runs already on the board and Detroit's starter unable to find the strike zone consistently — three walks in under four innings tells that story — the Tigers turned to Tyler Holton, who walked two more batters in 0.1 innings. By the time Detroit steadied the ship, the White Sox had built a cushion that rendered the final six innings academic.

Eduardo Valencia was the lone bright spot for Detroit, going 3-for-4 at the plate, but he had no RBI to show for it as the Tigers' lineup managed just one run against the Chicago pitching staff.

What's Next for the White Sox

The White Sox wrap up this homestand and will look to carry Sunday's momentum forward in the final stretch of the 2026 regular season. The combination of a deep, multi-contributor offensive effort and five pitchers combining to allow just one run is the kind of performance Chicago needs to build on as September winds down.