Detroit (86-74) defeated Chicago (39-121), 4-1, on Friday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.
Former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet started for the White Sox. He pitched four innings and recorded six strikeouts. The former Vol allowed four hits and one walk.
Crochet totaled 62 pitches, including 41 strikes, against the Tigers.
After Friday’s win, Detroit clinched an American League wild card spot in the playoffs.
Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).
He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. Crochet (10-9) recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.
The former Vol went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Crochet was selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane.
