Doug Fister pitched eight frames on 88 pitches en route to his 10th win of the season.
The Tigers scored first after newly aquired infielder Jose Iglesias singled in Prince Fielder.
“I’m a natural shortstop, but as soon as I’m in the lineup, it doesn’t matter where,” Iglesias said. “I just want to help this team win, no matter what position. I’m a Detroit Tiger. I’m really happy to be here” (ESPN).
“I don’t think there’s any negative headlines hanging over baseball myself,” Leyland said. “I can only speak for Detroit, Michigan. Friday night, we’re going to have fireworks, 40,000 and hopefully have a good game. That’s the way I look at it” (ESPN).
Leyland said Iglesias could have his No. 10 if he wanted it, but Iglesias took the field wearing No. 1 — the same number as former Tigers star Lou Whitaker.
“I like No. 1,” Iglesias said. “I heard about the history. It’s a special number, and I’m glad to have it” (ESPN).
Austin Jackson hit a solo bomb to up the lead 2-0.
The White Sox snarfed one run off Fister before Joaquin Benoit relieved the G.
*Detroit turned three double plays (3rd, 7th, 8th innings)
**The game lasted only two hours and seven minutes