Detroit Tigers Near Historic AL Central Collapse Losing Division Lead

The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of a historic collapse in the MLB's AL Central division after losing their lead to the Cleveland Guardians, who have now taken a one-game advantage with only four games remaining in the season. This dramatic turnaround follows the Guardians overcoming a 15 1/2 game deficit behind the Tigers back in July, marking a record for the largest comeback to take a division lead. The Tigers had held the division lead continuously since April 23 but have recently struggled, culminating in a frustrating loss against Cleveland where uncharacteristic mistakes contributed to their downfall. If the Guardians maintain their lead and win the division, they will surpass the 1978 Yankees' record for the biggest deficit overcome to finish first. The Tigers' collapse could become the worst in modern MLB history, with their postseason prospects now in serious jeopardy. Meanwhile, other AL division races, such as the tight contest between the Yankees and Blue Jays, add further intrigue to the closing weeks of the baseball season.