The Detroit Tigers are in the final American League Wild Card spot due to their hot streak. AJ Hinch’s squad has been the best in baseball since August 11, with a 26-11 record. After Sunday’s action, they are tied with the Kansas City Royals and a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins for the final playoff spot.
The Tigers’ surge is not the only reason for their newfound playoff aspirations. The Twins and Royals have struggled in the past month, as highlighted by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on social media.
“The Detroit Tigers, left for the dead six weeks ago, have overcome an 11-game deficit on Aug. 10 to not only pass the Minnesota Twins for the third wild-card spot, but are now tied with the Kansas City Royals for the 2nd wild-card berth,” Nightengale said in one post…