The Tigers clinched a playoff berth with a win and a Seattle loss, and trimmed their magic number to three with that win over the White Sox and a loss by the Royals. The Minnesota Twins come to town for the final four games of the regular season, with the Tigers holding a two-game lead in the American League Central Division.

At this point, the Tigers are playing to see if they'll play Monday (one-game playoff to determine division winner), Tuesday (AL Wild Card) or Thursday (AL Division Series in Baltimore). The Royals play in Chicago at 8:10 p.m., with James Shields facing Jose Quintana.


DETROIT TIGERS (88-70):
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Torii Hunter, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
J.D. Martinez, LF
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Alex Avila, C
Eugenio Suarez, SS
Rajai Davis, CF

Pitcher: Max Scherzer, RHP (17-5, 3.19 ERA)

MINNESOTA TWINS (68-90):
Danny Santana, SS
Brian Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, 1B
Kennys Vargas, DH
Oswaldo Arcia, RF
Kurt Suzuki, C
Chris Herrmann, LF
Aaron Hicks, CF
Eduardo Escobar, 3B

Pitcher: Trevor May, RHP (3-5, 8.39 ERA)


For a story on the rotation the rest of the way, CLICK HERE.
For a story on the fracas between Chris Sale and Victor Martinez, CLICK HERE.
For a story on the ongoing issues in the ninth inning, CLICK HERE.