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are part of a year of EA-hosted FIFA 17 competCHICAGO -- If Thursday was Jake Peavys last start with the White Sox, he wanted a reminder of his days in Chicago. Peavy chose to have the White Sox wear the teams 1983 throwback jerseys, then outpitched Justin Verlander in a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Peavy (8-4) has been the subject of trade speculation as the July 31 deadline approaches. He hadnt pitched in the old-style uniforms -- usually reserved for Sundays -- and knew that with multiple scouts watching him, it might be his last chance. The fans also recognized Thursday might have been the end for Peavy in Chicago, and they gave him standing ovations following the seventh inning and when he was relieved in the eighth after giving up Brayan Penas home run. "It was very humbling. It was emotional for me," Peavy said. "If it was the last time I pitch here at U.S. Cellular Field, with this uniform on, it was a nice way to go out. It meant the absolute world to me. I hope everyone knows that." The Tigers again played minus Miguel Cabrera and had their four-game winning streak end. The AL MVP missed his third straight game because of an injured left hip flexor. Cabreras status for Friday nights home game against Philadelphia was uncertain. "Im not going to do anything stupid," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "Just have to wait and see how he comes in tomorrow." Torii Hunter homered for the third time in the series. But the Tigers outfielder exited in the eighth and is day to day with a sore left Achilles. Peavy was acquired from San Diego on July 31, 2009, and re-signed for two years with the White Sox last October. He didnt get no-trade protection because he figured Chicago, which won 85 games in 2012, would be in contention this season. That, however, isnt the case. Peavy helped Chicago avoid falling 21 games below .500. Peavy said again that hes open to either staying in Chicago or leaving for a contending team. "Ill be happy to stay here and be the best teammate I can be, grind it out the rest of the season and make sure we keep playing hard and show up to win every day," Peavy said. "If I get traded, Ill give the boys a big hug and make sure a few tears will be shed, leaving the friendships here. And Ill go play as hard as I can to help the next ballclub Im on, if that happens. Just going to take it in and well see how the next few days play out," he said. White Sox manager Robin Ventura doesnt have a say in Peavys future. If he did, hed push for the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner to stay in Chicago. "Its one of those I enjoy him being on our team. I know what he means," Ventura said. "I dont make that decision so, again, Im the guy thats appreciating just him being on our team right now. I hope hes here through next year, too." Peavy allowed four hits, three of them homers, and four hits while striking out seven in the matchup of former Cy Young winners. In two starts since returning from the disabled list with a broken left rib, Peavy is 2-0 and has given up six earned runs in 13 innings. Verlander (10-8) gave up seven runs and 11 hits in six innings. Tyler Flowers, catching for the first time since July 21, homered off the Tigers star. "Today, as funny as it sounds, was a step in the right direction," Verlander said. "I thought my stuff was the best its been all year. It was just a little erratic." Addison Reed allowed the tying run to get to the plate in the ninth but struck out Pena to pick up his 26th save in 30 tries, keeping the White Sox from getting swept in a four-game series at home by Detroit for the first time since June 20-22, 1980. Verlander, who fell to 0-2 against the White Sox this season, struggled early. Chicago scored twice in the first for its first lead in the series. Paul Konerko and Jeff Keppinger hit RBI singles with two outs. Peavy allowed hiitions with a total prize pool of $1.3 million.The eCOPA event featured four finalists who had qualified among hundreds of collegiate gamers from 74 school