Jeremy Bonderman allowed one run as the Tigers beat the White Sox 7-1 to split today’s day-night doubleheader. The split enabled the Tigers to remain seven games behind the first-place Sox. For more, check out Bless You Boys and South Side Sox.
Tigers Pound The White Sox 7-1, Split The Double Header
The nightcap, though, was all about Bonderman (6-6), who allowed just five hits and a walk while fanning five in one of his most effective outings of the season. The righty helped the Tigers snap a three-game losing streak and remain seven games behind the White Sox in the AL Central -- where they began the day.
“You just got to play one game at a time,” Bonderman said. “Any time you face the guys that are leading the division, it’s nice to win some games and help yourself instead of looking for other help. You still got to win your game, but you’re always looking for another team to pick you up, and it’s nice to be able to do it yourself.”
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