The American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers will aim for a series victory against the last-place White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday behind a bullpen game.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Troy Melton could be in line for extended duty for the Tigers, who surrendered 13 hits and seven walks (two of them with the bases loaded) in a 9-6 defeat on Tuesday.

Detroit's Colt Keith hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning, but the blast wasn't enough to erase a handful of disappointing pitching performances.

Codi Heuer, acquired at the trade deadline, allowed a home run in his 1 2/3 innings. Tommy Kahnle, who permitted two runs and got four outs, has been scored upon in eight of his past 11 outings.

After pitching to a 1.77 ERA through June, Kahnle has seen his season ERA swell to 5.21.

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