in 1987 Detroit seized the AL East thanks to a late-season surge, securing the division at the end of the series against Toronto, as the Blue Jays blew a late lead, and were swept in Detroit, locking in their collapse that allowed the Tigers to reach the playoffs. the Tigers leaned on timely late scoring, late-inning scoring sequences, plus a strong bullpen show, with Toronto fading down the stretch. The season is remembered for a dramatic pennant-race collapse in the AL East, and Detroit ultimately prevailed.
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The Tigers Prevailed in the 1987 AL East Race Before Losing The ...
Friday, October.19/2012 Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Writer): In 1987, 3 of the 4 teams that are in the 2012 MLB LCS Round also qualified back then. The Cardinals and Giants won the NL East and We…
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FLYING HIGH
Separated by 250 miles of canadian farmland and two games in the American League East standings, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers joined battle at