The Tigers dropped the last of a three-game set against the White Sox, 5-3, in Chicago on Wednesday.
J.D. Martinez led off the top of the ninth inning with a single off White Sox closer David Robertson. Justin Upton struck out swinging. Victor Martinez -- pinch-hitting for James McCann -- grounded to first base, advancing Martinez to third (he took second on a passed ball). Mike Aviles reached on an error, putting runners at the corners with two outs. Jose Iglesias grounded out to end the game.
Mike Pelfrey went six-plus innings for the Tigers, giving up four runs on seven hits.