Sean Burke and Miguel Vargas Help the White Sox Beat the Tigers
Sean Burke allowed one run and Miguel Vargas hit his 33rd homer as Chicago improved to 79-76 and stayed in the playoff race.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, pitcher Sean Burke threw six effective innings and Miguel Vargas homered to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
- The White Sox pulled within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, while the Tigers face playoff elimination with a "tragic number" of one.
- Burke allowed one run on five hits for his second straight win, while Tigers starter Jackson Jobe struck out nine but surrendered three runs across six innings, including Vargas' 33rd homer.
- A potential game-tying run was nullified in the sixth inning after video review determined the ball hit Brett Callahan's foot, preserving the White Sox' 2-1 lead before insurance runs followed.
- Right-Hander Troy Melton starts for Detroit on Sunday, while righty Davis Martin takes the mound for Chicago in the series finale as both teams pursue postseason positioning.
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CHICAGO (AP) — On an important afternoon for the Chicago White Sox, Cuban Miguel Vargas responded. With the glove, the bat and the legs.
Chicago White Sox help playoff cause with 3-1 win behind Sean Burke’s strong start and Miguel Vargas’ 33rd HR
Sean Burke allowed one run in six innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Sox held on to the third AL wild-card spot with the victory.
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Miguel Vargas, Sean Burke lead White Sox to crucial 3-1 win over Tigers
<p>Just hours removed from a crushing loss with severe playoff implications, the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox" >White Sox</a> needed their best players to deliver.</p><p>The Sox got that Saturday from third baseman Miguel Vargas and starting pitcher Sean Burke in a 3-1 win over the Tigers. On Friday, they <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/09/18/losing-ugly-sox-blow-big-early-lead-an…
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