Detroit Tigers defeated the Houston Astros 5-2 to sweep the AL Wild Card Series and advance to the American League Divisional Round. Detroit Tigers secure the team’s first MLB playoff series win in 10 years and face the Cleveland Guardians. The Tigers were powered by an eighth-inning rally, highlighted by Andy Ibanez’s clutch bases-clearing double, driving in three key runs. Parker Meadows got the scoring started with a solo home run in the sixth inning, and Matt Vierling’s heads-up baserunning put the pressure on Houston's bullpen. Detroit's pitching staff collectively held the Astros to just two runs, with winning pitcher Sean Guenther and closer Will Vest sealing the deal. Despite strong outings from Hunter Brown and Bryan Abreu, Houston’s bullpen faltered, with Ryan Pressly taking the loss. This victory propels the Tigers to a 2-0 series win, advancing them further in the postseason.

MLB Postseason Schedule: https://www.mlb.com/postseason

Detroit Tigers Records

Detroit Tigers Overall 86-76

Detroit Tigers Home 43-38

Detroit Tigers Away 43-38

AL Wild Card Standings:

Baltimore Orioles 88-71

Kansas City Royals 86-76

Detroit Tigers 86-76

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Minnesota Twins 81-76

Seattle Mariners 82-77

AL Cent Standings

Cleveland Guardians 92-67

Detroit Tigers 86-74

Kansas City Royals 85-74

Minnesota Twins 82-77

Chicago White Sox 39-120

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Orioles designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41315877/orioles-designate-reliever-craig-kimbrel-assignment

Detroit Tigers News: https://www.mlb.com/tigers

Javy Baez to undergo season ending surgery on hip.

Spencer Torkelson returns to Tigers after months at AAA Toledo.

Easton Lucas claimed off waivers by Toronto Blue Jays

Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney make MLB debut for Detroit Tigers.

Giio Urshela lands with Atlanta Braves

Detroit Tigers Coaching Staff:

Manager: AJ Hinch

Bench Coach: George Lombard

Hitting Coach: Keith Beauregard

Hitting Coach: Michael Brdar

Pitching Coach: Chris Fetter