Tigers Snap Losing Streak, Tie for Wild Card | Detroit Tigers News

The Detroit Tigers roar back with an 8-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, snapping their losing streak and catapulting into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot alongside the Orioles and Rangers. With half a game behind Toronto and a full game ahead of Minnesota and Cleveland, every pitch matters. Zack McKinstry and Hao-Yu Lee sparked the offense early, while Kevin McGonigle’s clutch homer pushed the lead. Rookie Max Clark dazzled in the field, and Framber Valdez held things together despite a shaky sixth. Relievers Kyle Finnegan and Drew Sommers kept it close, with Kenley Jansen sealing the deal. Next up: Braxton Ashcroft, who’s been on fire — this one’s critical as Detroit fights to lock down playoff positioning before the race heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcff171ee3ce3b71