The Detroit Tigers clinched an AL wild card berth on Friday night with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, marking their first playoff appearance since 2014 and ending a decade-long postseason drought. Detroit's surge to the playoffs included a remarkable 31-11 record since August 11, the best in MLB during that stretch. Key contributions came from AL Cy Young Award favorite Tarik Skubal and All-Star outfielder Riley Greene, alongside timely hitting and a strong bullpen. The Tigers' win also coincided with the White Sox setting a modern major league record with their 121st loss. Despite being counted out in August with a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs, the Tigers defied the odds with a relentless performance. Comerica Park was sold out as fans witnessed the team secure at least the third wild card spot.