The Detroit Tigers created a mess in the first inning.
Actually, the entire game felt like a mess.
The Tigers were embarrassed by the Chicago White Sox in a 12-3 loss Friday at Comerica Park. Left-hander Joey Wentz allowed five runs in four innings, inflaming his ERA to 7.80 through 10 starts. The offense collected three hits and seven walks while finishing 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
Position player Zack Short even allowed a run while throwing 14 pitches on mop-up duty in the ninth inning.
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The Tigers (23-26) played without manager A.