Detroit Tigers Clinch 2024 AL Wild Card Berth

The Detroit Tigers have clinched their first playoff berth since 2014, overcoming significant odds with a 31-11 run in their last 42 games. They secured their wild card spot with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday, despite losing their final two games to the White Sox. The Tigers head to Houston to face the Astros in the first round of the playoffs, with Game 1 set for Tuesday and AL Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal scheduled to pitch. The Tigers' resurgence included key contributions from players like Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter, and strong performances from their bullpen. Fans are eagerly buying tickets as the Tigers’ playoff hopes energize Detroit. Should they advance past the Astros, they will face the Cleveland Guardians in a best-of-five series.