Tigers Clinch AL Central Lead with 2-0 Win at Marlins

The Detroit Tigers recently secured a 2-0 victory over the Miami Marlins, breaking a three-game losing streak and reducing their AL Central magic number to seven, bringing them closer to clinching the division title. Key to the win was a rare three-error play by the Marlins that allowed Detroit to score both runs, highlighted by a walk and a single from Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler. Tigers pitcher Keider Montero delivered an impressive start, allowing no runs over five innings with five strikeouts, followed by strong relief pitching from Jose Urquidy, Tommy Kahnle, and Will Vest. Despite offensive struggles and a tight contest, Detroit's pitching staff effectively shut down Miami, who managed few scoring opportunities. The Tigers face ongoing challenges with injuries to key players like Tarik Skubal and Javier Báez, but remain focused on maintaining their division lead and postseason positioning. Detroit's resilience was evident as they avoided a sweep in Miami and look to capitalize on upcoming games to secure a first-round bye in the playoffs.