The Detroit Tigers return home after a road trip that saw them sweep the Kansas City Royals and take two of three from the Baltimore Orioles, keeping them in the thick of the chase for the final American League wild card spot.
AJ Hinches squad now welcomes the Tampa Bay Rays — a team that faded from playoff contention in the second half — to Comerica Park this week for the penultimate series of the 2024 regular season. With just six games remaining, every single win counts.
Coming into the series, the Motor City Kitties are now third in the AL Central and firmly in place for the last wild card spot with a one-game lead over the Minnesota Twins, who have also been fading these past few weeks.