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Detroit Tigers Clinch Playoff Spot with 4-1 Win Over White Sox, First Time Since 2014
Sep 28, 2024, 12:35 AM
The Detroit Tigers have clinched a spot in the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Tigers secured the AL wild card with a 4-1 win over the record-breaking Chicago White Sox. This victory caps a remarkable turnaround for the team, which was 55-63 on August 10th and had a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. Since then, the Tigers have gone 31-11, including winning 9 of their last 10 games and 16-6 in September. Key performances from players like Riley Greene, who hit an RBI double, and the strategic leadership of manager A.J. Hinch have been instrumental in this success. Tarik Skubal, a Cy Young frontrunner, also played a crucial role. The Tigers' magic number to clinch was reduced to one following the Minnesota Twins' loss, and they completed the feat by sweeping the White Sox. The Tigers' odds to win the World Series have dramatically improved from 500/1 in early September to 30/1.
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