Suzuki lofted a fly ball to deep right field that may not have had home-run distance but certainly would have driven in the go-ahead run. Kerry Carpenter, though, had other plans and continued the Tigers' sterling defensive night by going up and making the grab while colliding with the fence.

The National League-leading Chicago Cubs were in town. The best pitcher in the world took the mound and dominated once again, backed by stellar defense at every turn. A slugger crushed a clutch home run,

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers just pulled off one of the most ridiculous plays you’ll ever see on a baseball diamond. It happened in the bottom of the fifth inning Monday, with the Tigers blasting the White Sox 8-0 at Rate Field in Chicago.

The Detroit Tigers are in the midst of a resurgent season, and this slugger has played a key role in the team's success.

The Tigers' Monday move reunited Meadows with the teammates he helped lead to the playoffs last season, Detroit's first postseason appearance since 2014.

A bullpen game faltered in the sixth inning as the Tigers lost to the White Sox in Chicago for the first time in two years.

Spencer Torkelson, who has an up-and-down tenure with the Tigers, hit his 14th home run on Friday night in a win over the Kansas City Royals.