Back from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers

Tim Anderson swung right back into action after serving a suspension stemming from an incident last season, hitting two doubles and a single as the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Sunday. (AP Photo)

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Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn (25) is greeted by teammates after a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Detroit. (Associated Press)

Back from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers

By HB Meeks
tellususa.com

DETROIT - Tim Anderson returned to action after serving a suspension imposed on him last season, resulting from a benches-clearing brawl with the Tigers last season. The five-year White Sox team member and 2021 MLB All-Star hit two doubles and a single, helping Chicago with an easy win over the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Sunday.

Anderson sat out the first two games as a penalty for making contact with an umpire on Sept. 27, 2021.

"I spent two days in the hotel watching us play on television, which is pretty boring," he said. "I was ready to go as soon as I got something I could hit."

Anderson is hitting .346 with 26 doubles and 79 runs in 90 career games against the Tigers.

"We won yesterday, but it was obvious how much we missed Tim," White Sox manager Tony La Russa said. "I don't think there's a better shortstop in the game. There are some guys at his level, but no one who is above him."

White Sox starter Michael Kopech allowed one run on two hits and two walks in four innings, striking out three.

Tariq Skubal (0-1) gave up five runs on seven hits in four innings.

The White Sox took a 2-0 lead in the first off Skubal (0-1). After Anderson doubled, Luis Robert singled and stole second. Jose Abreu had an RBI groundout, and Eloy Jiménez followed with a sacrifice fly.

The Tigers got a run back in the second on Victor Reyes' triple. Abreu doubled home Robert to make it 3-1 in the third, and Josh Harrison added an RBI single later in the inning.

In the Chicago fourth, shortstop Javier Báez's throwing error set up Danny Mendick's RBI double.

The White Sox added four runs off rookie Elvin Rodriguez in the seventh. Jimenez hit an RBI single, and Vaughn followed with a three-run homer.

Vaughn singled home another run in the 10th.

At the beginning of the season, Tim Anderson said he would only feel positive energy this year, and the White Sox will be heading home with Good Vibes Only after locking up a series win on the road on Sunday.

It was an entire team "W," featuring effective offense, pitching, and solid performances from a handful of players making their 2022 debut.

White Sox: Chicago is off Monday before hosting the Seattle Mariners in Tuesday's home opener. RHP Vince Velasquez is scheduled to start for the White Sox against Seattle's Matt Brash.

Tigers: Detroit hosts Boston on Monday, with Matt Manning scheduled to make his season debut against Boston's Michael Wacha.