What happened: The White Sox took a 2-1 series lead with the home result.
Why it matters: Advancing to the playoffs would make Chicago the first franchise in MLB history to reach the postseason following consecutive 100-loss campaigns.
By the numbers: The club averages 4.7 runs per game this season and held Detroit below its 4.5 runs-per-contest scoring average.
What to watch: Chicago awaits further mathematical elimination of trailing wild-card contenders.