Tigers Move Within 3.5 Games of AL Wild Card Spot with 9-1 Win

Sep 8, 2024, 11:14 PM

The Detroit Tigers have significantly improved their position in the AL Wild Card race, moving within 3.5 games of the Minnesota Twins for the final spot. The Tigers have won 11 of their last 16 games, including a decisive 9-1 victory over the Oakland A's. This win was part of a series that saw the Tigers play four consecutive one-run games, winning two and losing two, before breaking out with a five-run eighth inning to secure their latest win. With 18 games remaining in the season, the Tigers will next face the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park.