US EditionTigers Clinch Playoffs with Strong Pitching, Down Red Sox
Detroit Tigers secured a playoff berth with a 2-1 win, aided by Jahmai Jones’ key two-run single and strong pitching, marking their second consecutive postseason appearance.
- On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers clinched a 2025 MLB playoff berth with a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, securing at least a Wild Card spot.
- Earlier this year, Detroit Tigers banked MLB-best first-half wins that offset a late-season slump, while Houston Astros’ struggles and Detroit’s Saturday win eliminated Houston from postseason contention.
- Jahmai Jones' fifth-inning hit produced two go-ahead runs, while Keider Montero struck out seven over 4 1/3 innings and Javier Báez's diving catch, plus Tyler Holton's 1.33 innings, preserved the lead.
- With the clinch secured, Detroit gains rotation flexibility as left-hander Tarik Skubal will be lined up to start Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series.
- Guardians' recent 17-4 surge keeps the race alive as they hold the tiebreaker against Detroit, while the Tigers have a chance to start anew next week.
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Tigers clinch AL playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox. Detroit’s division hopes still alive - Boston News, Weather, Sports
BOSTON (AP) — Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs. Less than 24 hours after the Red Sox sealed their postseason berth, the Tigers claimed at least a wild card and eliminated the Houston Astros from the race. Detroit still could win the AL Central title but would need help from Cleveland, which played Texas on Saturday …
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Tigers clinch AL playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox. Detroit’s division hopes still alive
BOSTON (AP) — Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
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Tigers clinch AL playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox. Detroit's division hopes still alive
BOSTON (AP) — Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
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