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Sean Burke and Miguel Vargas help the White Sox beat the Tigers 3-1
Sean Burke allowed one run and Miguel Vargas hit his 33rd homer as Chicago improved to 79-76 and stayed in the playoff race.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, pitcher Sean Burke threw six effective innings and Miguel Vargas homered to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
- The White Sox pulled within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, while the Tigers face playoff elimination with a "tragic number" of one.
- Burke allowed one run on five hits for his second straight win, while Tigers starter Jackson Jobe struck out nine but surrendered three runs across six innings, including Vargas' 33rd homer.
- A potential game-tying run was nullified in the sixth inning after video review determined the ball hit Brett Callahan's foot, preserving the White Sox' 2-1 lead before insurance runs followed.
- Right-Hander Troy Melton starts for Detroit on Sunday, while righty Davis Martin takes the mound for Chicago in the series finale as both teams pursue postseason positioning.
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Independent EspañolCHICAGO (AP) — Sean Burke released six effective entries, Cuban Miguel Vargas connected a home run and Chicago White Sox won a necessary victory by beating the Detroit Tigers on Saturday 3-1.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 36%
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