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Peavy, Chicago play spoiler

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By LARRY LAGE The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 3, 2009

Updated: 10/03/2009 12:22 am

DETROIT - Jake Peavy delivered the kind of performance the Detroit Tigers desperately need.

Peavy delayed Detroit's chance to move closer to the AL Central title, pitching the Chicago White Sox past the slumping Tigers 8-0 Friday night.

The Tigers, who couldn't take advantage of an opportunity Thursday to win the division with a win over Minnesota, heard a smattering of boos during their series opener against the White Sox.

"For the last day or so, they've been disappointed," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. "Most people when they're disappointed, they express their disappointment in the form of boos. There's nothing wrong with that."

The Tigers got off to a bad start when Scott Podsednik hit a leadoff home run and wound up losing for the fourth time in six games.

Peavy (3-0) pitched eight scoreless innings and Carlos Quentin also homered.

If the Tigers fail to hold off Minnesota, they will become the first team in major league history to lead a division on May 10 and stay atop it until losing the title in the last week of a season.

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