The Tigers got back to their winning ways thanks to solid starting pitching and a resurgent offense.

Fri 6/5: White Sox 4 – Tigers 3

Tied 1-1 in the 7th inning, the Tigers got the first two men on base and moved them both up on a sacrifice bunt. Josh Wilson then hit a 2-run blooper for his first hit with the Tigers, giving them a 3-1 lead.

then hit a 2-run blooper for his first hit with the Tigers, giving them a 3-1 lead. With a man on third and two outs in the 8th inning, Brad Ausmus again brought Joakim Soria in for a four-out save. He escaped the immediate jam, and was one batter away from ending the game before Adam LaRoche hit a 2-out homer to tie the game in the 9th.

in for a four-out save. He escaped the immediate jam, and was one batter away from ending the game before Adam LaRoche hit a 2-out homer to tie the game in the 9th. After a quiet 10th and top of the 11th innings, the White Sox had the bases loaded with no outs. It would have been a tough situation to overcome, but Alex Wilson hit Avisail Garcia on the wrist to extend the losing streak to 8 games.

Sat 6/6: Tigers 7 – White Sox 1

For the first time in seemingly forever, the Tigers had an offensive outburst. Led by a Miguel Cabrera 2-run homer, the Tigers went ahead 5-1 as James McCann , Josh Wilson , and Jose Iglesias also recorded RBIs.

2-run homer, the Tigers went ahead 5-1 as , , and also recorded RBIs. David Price was absolutely on fire, retiring seven straight batters via the strikeout in the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings. Put ahead with a decent lead, Price never gave the White Sox a chance to get back in the game.

was absolutely on fire, retiring seven straight batters via the strikeout in the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings. Put ahead with a decent lead, Price never gave the White Sox a chance to get back in the game. In the top of the 8th inning, JD Martinez hit a two-out double off of the right field wall to score Yoenis Cespedes from first. While the Tigers were already ahead comfortably, the RBI was shockingly JD’s first since May 24th.

Sun 6/7: Tigers 6 – White Sox 4

The Tigers got on the board in the 1st inning after a Miguel Cabrera walk, Yoenis Cespedes single, and a Tyler Collins bloop single. JD Martinez almost increased the 1-0 lead, but his liner was hit right to shortstop.

bloop single. JD Martinez almost increased the 1-0 lead, but his liner was hit right to shortstop. With two outs in the 6th inning, the Tigers were down 4-2. Cespedes then hit an opposite field home run, and two batter later, JD hit a bomb to straightaway center, putting the Tigers ahead 5-4.

then hit an opposite field home run, and two batter later, hit a bomb to straightaway center, putting the Tigers ahead 5-4. Ian Kinsler led off the 8th inning with a double, and moved over to third on a Cabrera groundout. Cespedes then drove him in on a sharp grounder to give the Tigers an insurance run, going up 6-4.

Back in the two-hole, Ian Kinsler had a nice series, going 5/12 and scoring two runs. With Rajai Davis and Anthony Gose both struggling to get on base, it was important for Kinsler to have a productive series.

had a nice series, going 5/12 and scoring two runs. With Rajai Davis and Anthony Gose both struggling to get on base, it was important for Kinsler to have a productive series. Miguel Cabrera surprisingly only had one hit, but reached base in every game and extended his streak to 26 straight games. He still is hitting .320 on the season.

surprisingly only had one hit, but reached base in every game and extended his streak to 26 straight games. He still is hitting .320 on the season. Yoenis Cespedes has taken over the clean-up spot in the lineup and shows no sign of letting it go. He went 7/13 in the series, scoring four runs and driving in two, including a line drive homer against Jeff Samardzija on Sunday.

has taken over the clean-up spot in the lineup and shows no sign of letting it go. He went 7/13 in the series, scoring four runs and driving in two, including a line drive homer against Jeff Samardzija on Sunday. This season has not been easy for JD Martinez , but he looks to be turning a corner offensively. He drove in four runs during the series, scored twice himself, and added a long homer in the finale. His average is now .258 for the year.

, but he looks to be turning a corner offensively. He drove in four runs during the series, scored twice himself, and added a long homer in the finale. His average is now .258 for the year. Josh Wilson started two games in the series and was a very pleasant surprise. He tallied 5 H and 3 RBI, making a decent case for more playing time with the Tigers.

Kyle Ryan was very sharp, giving up just 3 H and 2 R in 7 IP. The Tigers rotation has had to throw some pieces together recently, but Ryan has done is job in both appearances. With some relievers beginning to struggle more, it would not be a complete shock to see Ryan end up in the bullpen.

was very sharp, giving up just 3 H and 2 R in 7 IP. The Tigers rotation has had to throw some pieces together recently, but Ryan has done is job in both appearances. With some relievers beginning to struggle more, it would not be a complete shock to see Ryan end up in the bullpen. The Tigers have been able to rely on Alex Wilson this year as one of the team’s most effective relievers. Unfortunately, he could not hold off the White Sox on Friday, as he allowed the first four batters to reach in the 11th inning, including the game-winning run.

this year as one of the team’s most effective relievers. Unfortunately, he could not hold off the White Sox on Friday, as he allowed the first four batters to reach in the 11th inning, including the game-winning run. David Price was phenomenal on Saturday, pitching a complete game and absolutely dominating Chicago hitters. He allowed one run on five hits and struck out a very impressive 11 batters, seven of which came in a row.

was phenomenal on Saturday, pitching a complete game and absolutely dominating Chicago hitters. He allowed one run on five hits and struck out a very impressive 11 batters, seven of which came in a row. After giving up a 1st inning 3-run homer, Alfredo Simon really settled in well. He only gave up one more run and pitched a total of 8 innings. He gave up just five hits and struck out seven. His ERA is now 2.76 this season.

really settled in well. He only gave up one more run and pitched a total of 8 innings. He gave up just five hits and struck out seven. His ERA is now 2.76 this season. Joakim Soria blew a four-out save on Friday, giving up a homer with two outs in the 9th inning. However, he bounced back on Sunday to get the save, and still has just a 1.46 ERA and 0.73 WHIP.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers have a short interleague set against the Cubs at home.

Tue 6/9, 7:08 pm- Sanchez vs. Lester

Wed 6/10, 7:08 pm- Greene vs. Arrieta