The Detroit Tigers lost 7-1 to the Chicago White Sox on May 30, 2026, at Rate Field, continuing a dismal stretch that has seen them drop 20 of their last 24 games. Despite several opportunities with runners in scoring position, the Tigers failed to capitalize, going 0-for-6 in those situations. Starter Framber Valdez allowed four runs over 6.2 innings and has now underperformed against the expectations of his $115 million contract, posting a 4.39 ERA through 12 starts.

The game turned in the eighth inning when reliever Beau Brieske, returning from injury, gave up two home runs to Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi, sealing the outcome. At the plate, Detroit’s lack of production continued—Jahmai Jones went 0-for-3 with a double play and is now hitting .157, while Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-4 and is mired in a 1-for-13 slump.

The Tigers ended May with a 6-21 record and sit at 22-37 overall, 12 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. Their offense has averaged just 2.96 runs per game in May. They face the White Sox again the next day to close out the month, with Keider Montero set to pitch for Detroit.