Flaherty did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on four hits over six innings during a win over the White Sox. He struck out seven.
It's only one start against a weak White Sox lineup, but Flaherty was everything the Tigers hoped they'd start to see after they signed him as a free agent this past offseason. The right-hander allowed a solo shot to Korey Lee in the third inning but otherwise kept the White Sox off the board in the quality start. He pitched well enough to earn the win, but Andrew Chafin allowed a home run to Paul DeJong in the seventh that left Flaherty with a no-decision. His soft start to the schedule continues next week, as he's tentatively slated to face Oakland.