The win streak was bound to end, as Wednesday’s loss to the Brewers halted the Tigers’ momentum after six straight victories. Back at .500, Detroit is still just a few ticks out of eighth place, which is all it takes to make the playoffs in 2020. With 26 games left to go, the next week could say a lot about how this season will end.
First up is a mega series against the Twins, the team that sits directly ahead of the Tigers in the AL Central standings. The three-game gap between the two could be a gigantic chasm after this five-game set; it could also be completely evaporated and swing in the Tigers’ favor.