Detroit — While the Tigers hitters were facing a lefty starter for the first time this season, pitcher Jordan Zimmermann said he was up against his own tough foe.
That was home plate umpire Todd Tichenor, who ejected Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire in the fifth inning, and then told Zimmermann that he could be next.
“He had a bad night,” Zimmermann said.
Meanwhile, Carlos Rodon had a good one, striking out six and allowing one run in six innings to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Tigers, 7-3, on a rainy night at Comerica Park.