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Detroit Tigers Clinch First Postseason Berth Since 2014 After 4-3 Win Over Rays

Sep 27, 2024, 06:00 PM

The Detroit Tigers have clinched their first postseason berth since 2014, marking a significant turnaround for the team. As recently as August 10th, the Tigers were eight games under .500, but they have since gone on a remarkable run, winning 34 of their last 49 games and allowing only 143 runs in that span. Their latest victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, where they rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3, reduced their magic number to 2. The Tigers' recent performance includes winning 9 of their last 10 games and 16-6 in September. This surge has taken them from 500/1 odds to win the World Series in early September to 25/1 currently. The Tigers' playoff clinch leaves the Los Angeles Angels as the only MLB team without a postseason appearance in the last decade. AJ Hinch, the Tigers' manager, commented, 'Whatever, we love it and we want more of it.' The Tigers were 33-1 to make the playoffs at BetMGM a month ago.