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Tigers clinch AL playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox. Detroit’s division hopes still alive
['The Associated Press']
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Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the American League playoffs.
Less than 24 hours after the Red Sox sealed their postseason berth, the Tigers claimed at least a wild card.
Detroit still could win the AL Central title but needs a victory Sunday at Boston and a Cleveland loss to Texas.
Key statRed Sox rookie Connelly Early (1-2) gave up a leadoff single to Jones before retiring the next 13 batters.
Up nextThe Red Sox are expected to go with a bullpen game Sunday in the regular-season finale.