At U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago
WHAT HAPPENED: The White Sox took a 5-0 lead after two innings, aided by three errors and another misplay by J.D. Martinez that was somehow awarded a double to Adam Eaton to start the game. The Tigers finished with four errors on the day, and five in most people’s minds. White Sox lefty Jose Quintana limited the Tigers to two runs over seven innings. He allowed six hits, one walk and had three strikeouts.OH, THAT DEFENSE: Besides the miscue that didn’t result in an error, third baseman Nick Castellanos, shortstop Eugenio Suarez,Christian Louboutin Feticha, first baseman Don Kelly and catcher Bryan Holaday each had an error. It was a season-high for errors by the Tigers. Their previous high was three errors, which has happened eight times this season.STARTING OFF: Rick Porcello is 0-2 against the White Sox this season with a 6.17 ERA (eight earned runs over 112 3 innings). Porcello allowed 11 hits,Jimmy Choo Handbag Sale, one walk,Kate Spade Sample, six runs (three earned) over 6 2/3 innings on Sunday with seven strikeouts.
HUNTER: Torii Hunter went 2-for-4, the only Tiger with multiple hits in the game. Hunter finished 5-for-12 (.417) for the series.KINSLER: Ian Kinsler was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He has hit safely in 11 of his last 11 games. He is batting .271 (13-for-48) with 10 RBIs in that span.MARTINEZ: Victor Martinez was 1-for-4 with an RBI. He has reached base safely in 19 straight games. He has hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games against the White Sox (.340, 16-for-47).THE OTHER SIDE: Jose Abreu was 1-for-4 with an RBI and he extended his hitting streak to 12 games for the White Sox. Former Tiger Avisail Garcia was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored…. Adam Eaton was 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored.INJURY REPORT: Miguel Cabrera did not play for the Tigers on Sunday due to a sore right ankle. He is day-to-day.SPLITSVILLE: The Tigers and White Sox split the season series, 8-8.THREE STARS: 1. Eaton 2. Garcia. 3. Quintana