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.

Detroit took a nail biter of an opener, 2-1 as the Tigers look to get back on track. The Tigers are 3-1 in the last four games and things are looking up after they started the second half of the season on a 1-8 stretch. The White Sox on the other hand are 1-7 in the previous eight games and have yet to announce its starting pitcher.

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.