Tigers News: AL Wild-Card Update: Twins End Slide, Maintaining Lead over Tigers

The Minnesota Twins broke a four-game losing streak with a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, maintaining a three-game lead over the Detroit Tigers in the American League wild-card race. The Tigers, who defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-0, remain in pursuit but face an uphill battle.

In other action, the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners both lost, leaving the Tigers a full game ahead of them. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals secured a win, extending their lead over the Tigers to 5.5 games.

As it stands, the wild-card race is heating up. The top two division winners will receive byes to the Division Series, while the remaining four teams will compete in a best-of-three wild-card round. Currently, the leading teams include the Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros, with the Twins and Tigers vying for the final spots.

The Twins' recent win was crucial, especially after losing 15 of their previous 21 games. With just 17 games left in the season, every match counts. The Tigers are closely trailing, and their next series will be vital for their playoff hopes.

In other notable games, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Red Sox, and the Kansas City Royals shut out the Yankees. The San Diego Padres also claimed a win against the Seattle Mariners, with Manny Machado hitting a two-run homer to set a franchise record.

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Looking ahead, the Tigers have a challenging schedule with 11 home games remaining, including series against the Rockies, Orioles, and Rays. The pressure is on as they aim to secure a playoff spot in a tightly contested race.