He has allowed no more than two runs in each of his last five starts.
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Kinsler went 3-for-4 as the Tigers snapped a two-game losing streak. Offensively, Ian Kinsler leads Detroit with 113 hits, Miguel Cabrera has 53 RBI and Nick Castellanos has 17 home runs. Detroit improved to 5-2 against the Chicago this season. He spent the first six seasons of his professional career in the Cincinnati Reds’ organization before signing with the White Sox as a free agent in July 2012.
The Chicago White Sox could use a win after losing seven of their last eight games.
Despite the Chicago White Sox sitting in fourth place in the AL Central division and seemingly going nowhere this season, the franchise has no plans to trade away Chris Sale. Anderson’s hit in the third inning off Tigers right-hander Mike Pelfrey drove in Adam Eaton, who doubled.
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn met with reporters on Thursday and spoke about the team’s mindset as the non-waiver trade deadline nears on August 1.
Through 94 games, the White Sox are 46-48 and 10 games out of first place in the AL Central.
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The game was delayed in the middle of the seventh due to rain, with the Tigers leading 2-1. Catcher Alex Avila (hamstring) suffered a setback in a rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte and likely won’t be activated for another month.
