CHICAGO — Kerry Carpenter hit three home runs against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, June 2, in the opener of a four-game series at Rate Field — launching his first shot in the first inning, another in the fourth, and his final blast in the sixth.

The Detroit Tigers won easily, 13-1. They're the first MLB team to 40 wins, with a 40-21 record.

Carpenter, a former 19th-round draft pick, became the first Tigers player to hit three homers in a game since Victor Martinez on June 16, 2016.

It marked the best game of Carpenter's four-year MLB career, which now spans 292 games. The 27-year-old finished 3-for-5 with five RBIs in five plate appearances.

His three home runs combined for 1,156 feet. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

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