Detroit Tigers Secure First Playoff Berth Since 2014

The Detroit Tigers have clinched their first postseason berth in a decade by securing an American League Wild Card spot with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, who recorded the worst single-season record in modern baseball history at 39-121. The Tigers' triumph marks a remarkable turnaround from being eight games under .500 in August to winning six consecutive games and 10 of their last 11. Key contributions came from Matt Vierling and Riley Greene, who both drove in runs, while the pitching staff, led by Brenan Hanifee and Brant Hurter, effectively contained the White Sox lineup. This postseason appearance is the Tigers' 17th in franchise history, and they will face either the Houston Astros or Baltimore Orioles in a best-of-three Wild Card series. The game attracted a crowd of 44,435 fans at Comerica Park, eager to witness the end of the team's playoff drought. The Tigers' resurgence is seen as a transition from a youth movement to a competitive team poised for October success.