Tigers Sweep Astros, Advance to ALDS

The Detroit Tigers achieved a stunning sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, defeating them 5-2 in Game 2. This victory marked the end of the Astros' seven-year streak of advancing to the AL Championship Series and allowed the Tigers to progress to the Division Series for the first time in a decade. A pivotal moment in the game came during the eighth inning, when Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double, leading to a four-run rally that sealed the win. Manager A.J. Hinch, a former Astros leader, celebrated the triumph over his old team. The Tigers, who had been 10 games out of a playoff spot in mid-August, will now face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. This postseason victory continues the Tigers' remarkable turnaround after a strong finish to the regular season.