Kerry Carpenter Shines with Three Home Runs in Tigers’ Victory
In a night to remember, Kerry Carpenter led the Detroit Tigers’ offense with a stellar performance, hitting three home runs and driving in five runs in the 13-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.Carpenter not only established a personal brand, but was also crucial for the Tigers to become the first team of the season to reach 40 victories.
Detroit’s offense was complemented by home runs from Dillon Dingler and Wenceel Pérez, while Parker Meadows shined in his return from injury with two hits and three runs scored. The Tigers have had an impressive performance, winning 22 of their last 31 games and extending their winning streak to 11 consecutive away wins against the White Sox, tying a franchise record.Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (4-6) earned the victory, pitching six solid innings where he allowed one run, just four hits, and struck out four batters.
Carpenter started the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning against Jonathan Cannon (2-7). He repeated the feat in the fourth inning with another two-run home run and, in the sixth, hit a solo home run, adding his 13th home run of the year. In the eighth inning, he came close to hitting his fourth home run of the night.
The Tigers’ defense was also noteworthy. Meadows made a spectacular catch and Riley Greene also made an important catch. In addition, a combined play between Dingler and Zach McKinstry left the fans amazed. In the Tigers’ international offensive, Andy Ibáñez, Gleyber Torres, Wenceel Pérez, and Javier Báez had outstanding performances.For the White Sox, Chase Meidroth drove in the team’s only run. Miguel Vargas, Luis Robert Jr., and Lenyn Sosa saw action for the home team, which has lost seven of its last eight games.
With this victory, the Tigers consolidate their position in the American League and firmly advance towards the postseason.
