Detroit Tigers Maintain AL Central Lead Amid Guardians Push

The Detroit Tigers have reasserted their dominance in the American League Central, winning their series opener against the Houston Astros 10-0 and improving their chances of clinching the division to 97.6%, with an 8.5-game lead. Despite a shaky start to the second half of the season, Detroit's recent strong performances, including effective contributions from new pitching additions Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton, have helped maintain their status as division favorites. Meanwhile, the Amarabad Tiger Reserve in India faces significant threats from illegal grazing, fishing, and staffing shortages, which jeopardize the fragile tiger habitat despite a rising tiger population. In Delhi, the National Zoological Park is working diligently to save four Bengal tiger cubs after the loss of two siblings, successfully hand-rearing one cub with enriched milk formula. Separately, the Glasgow Tigers speedway team is closing in on the top of their league table after a 55-35 victory over Oxford, demonstrating strong team cohesion and targeting the championship play-offs. These stories highlight both the challenges and successes associated with tiger conservation and sports teams named Tigers, reflecting diverse contexts of competition and survival.