Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is a two-time All-Star in his four-year MLB career, but he has never set statistical goals as a player.

Tarik Skubal didn't allow a hit over his first 4 2/3 innings en route to seven scoreless frames in a 6-0 win over the White Sox.

A.J. Hinch on Matt Vierling's pinch-hit home run: "Obviously, Matty has been grinding and trying to find his impact. This can catapult him forward."

Starter Shane Smith shook off a violent collision with catcher Kyle Teel, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Friday for their sixth straight win.

Pinch-hitter Matt Vierling drove in three runs with a home run in the bottom of the eight inning ... Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY With the win, the Tigers (67-50) avoided a three-game losing streak and maintained their six-game lead ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals. Detroit has gone 43-24 in home games and 77-53 overall. Tigers pitchers have a collective 3.77 ERA, which ranks fourth in the AL.

The Detroit Tigers got three home runs and a solid performance from Brant Hurter to beat the Los Angeles Angels, 6-2.

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers will try to keep a three-game road win streak alive when they take on the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota has gone 32-27 at home and 57-65 overall.

Colson Montgomery homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night