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Tigers' Fulmer solid in return, but bullpen hands White Sox victory

Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer showed no rust Friday night against the Chicago White Sox, returning from the disabled list in impressive fashion.

Fulmer, who was sidelined with a left oblique strain for more than a month, pitched 4 2/3 strong innings against Chicago and left with the Tigers holding a two-run advantage. Although the lead didn't hold up — the White Sox scored six runs in the eighth, beating the Tigers, 6-3, at Comerica Park — Fulmer's outing was a promising sign.

The Tigers (53-76), who were looking to win their second straight over the White Sox in their four-game series, couldn't muster much offense against Chicago starter Reynaldo Lopez, though Nicholas Castellanos provided enough offense for the Tigers to build an early cushion.