The Tigers end the road trip with only one win against the White Sox, as the offense continues undershoot lofty expectations.

Tue 5/5: White Sox 5 – Tigers 2

Anthony Gose gained the Tigers an early lead thanks to his legs. After a first-pitch single, he stole second and advanced to third on a poor throw. On the fourth pitch of the game he trotted home after an Ian Kinsler single.

gained the Tigers an early lead thanks to his legs. After a first-pitch single, he stole second and advanced to third on a poor throw. On the fourth pitch of the game he trotted home after an single. Although Shane Greene ran into problems in the 1st and 2nd innings, he escaped with only just one run allowed thanks to two double plays. Unfortunately, this good luck ended in the 3rd inning as the White Sox scored four to go up 5-2.

ran into problems in the 1st and 2nd innings, he escaped with only just one run allowed thanks to two double plays. Unfortunately, this good luck ended in the 3rd inning as the White Sox scored four to go up 5-2. The Tigers were struggling on offense, but had two men on with just on out in the top of the 7th inning. However, neither Gose nor Kinsler found success this time, and Jeff Smardzija kept the Tigers down 3.

Wed 5/6: White Sox 7 – Tigers 6

Down 3-1 in the bottom of the 3rd inning, the White Sox loaded the bases against Alfredo Simon . Were it not for a wild pitch, Simon would have escaped the jam unscathed, but Chicago did score one run to tighten the game.

. Were it not for a wild pitch, Simon would have escaped the jam unscathed, but Chicago did score one run to tighten the game. The Tigers retook the lead in the 5th inning on a Miguel Cabrera single, as the first three hitters reached base. However, Victor Martinez grounded into a double play which killed yet another Tigers rally.

single, as the first three hitters reached base. However, grounded into a double play which killed yet another Tigers rally. Joba Chamberlain struggled greatly in the 8th inning, giving up the tying and go-ahead runs. Nick Castellanos failed to make a play that would have ended the inning, and Melky Cabrera capitalized on this mistake with a huge 3-run homer.

Thu 5/7: Tigers 4 – White Sox 1

For the third time in the series, the Tigers scored in the 1st inning. Miguel Cabrera was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on a Victor Martinez single, and then scored on a wild pitch to make it 1-0.

was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on a Victor Martinez single, and then scored on a wild pitch to make it 1-0. The White Sox had the first four men reach base in the 4th inning and tied the game at 1. Kyle Lobstein was then able to get Alexei Ramirez to ground into a double play which stopped any further damage.

was then able to get Alexei Ramirez to ground into a double play which stopped any further damage. The game was close for the majority of the afternoon, but the Tigers finally added on some insurance runs in the 8th inning. Victor Martinez and Nick Castellanos both hit RBI singles, which have been rare occurrences for both batters in recent games.

Ian Kinsler continues to raise his average, as he went 4/11 and also walked three times. The top of the Tigers order has been carrying the team, and the offense has done a good job of scoring in the 1st inning.

continues to raise his average, as he went 4/11 and also walked three times. The top of the Tigers order has been carrying the team, and the offense has done a good job of scoring in the 1st inning. No Tiger needed a quality series more than Victor Martinez , and he had just that. He tallied five hits and five RBI while adding a solid home run off Chris Sale. Victor is clearly still bothered by his injury, but this series was a positive step forward.

, and he had just that. He tallied five hits and five RBI while adding a solid home run off Chris Sale. Victor is clearly still bothered by his injury, but this series was a positive step forward. Brad Ausmus decided to move JD Martinez down to 6th in the batting order, and unfortunately his decision is quite justified by the stats. JD went 0/9 and again struck out a ton, this time totaling 7 K.

down to 6th in the batting order, and unfortunately his decision is quite justified by the stats. JD went 0/9 and again struck out a ton, this time totaling 7 K. Yoenis Cespedes and Nick Castellanos has promising moments this series, but they ultimately went a combined 3/24. The Tigers really need more production from these two key hitters.

and has promising moments this series, but they ultimately went a combined 3/24. The Tigers really need more production from these two key hitters. Overall, Alex Avila did not have a flashy series, but he did hit another opposite field home run. James McCann was very solid in his few plate appearances, going 3/5 in the series.

Shane Greene ran into command issues from the beginning, surrendering a run before he recorded an out. His final line was an ugly 2-2/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 1K.

ran into command issues from the beginning, surrendering a run before he recorded an out. His final line was an ugly 2-2/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 1K. After Greene was removed early in the game, Alex Wilson came on and did a solid job out of the bullpen. He pitched 3-1/3 innings and did not allow a run to score, giving up just one hit and one walk.

came on and did a solid job out of the bullpen. He pitched 3-1/3 innings and did not allow a run to score, giving up just one hit and one walk. Alfredo Simon was not at his best on Wednesday, struggling to find the strike zone through most of his start. He ended up lasting five innings with only three runs against him, but the damage could have been much worse.

was not at his best on Wednesday, struggling to find the strike zone through most of his start. He ended up lasting five innings with only three runs against him, but the damage could have been much worse. A bit unexpectedly, Kyle Lobstein was the stopper the Tigers rotation need. He was excellent, giving up just one run which was unearned. More importantly, he pitch into the 8th inning, giving the bullpen some much needed rest.

was the stopper the Tigers rotation need. He was excellent, giving up just one run which was unearned. More importantly, he pitch into the 8th inning, giving the bullpen some much needed rest. Ausmus chose not to go to Joakim Soria was two outs in the 8th inning and the White Sox rallying, a decision that did not end so well for the Tigers. On Thursday, the manager changed his approach and allowed Soria to lock down a 4-out save, and he responded by striking out all four batters.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers return back home to resume the battle for the AL Central lead with the Royals.

Fri 5/8, 7:08 pm- Price vs. Ventura

Sat 5/9, 1:08 pm- Sanchez vs. Guthrie

Sun 5/10, 8:00 pm- Greene vs. Vargas