that year the Tigers seized the AL East on the strength of a late surge, securing the division at the end of the series against Toronto, while the Blue Jays squandered a late lead, as Detroit swept them, sealing their collapse letting the Tigers reach the playoffs. the Tigers leaned on timely late scoring, including timely late-inning scoring, and bullpen contributions, with Toronto fading down the stretch. This era marked one of the notable pennant-race collapses in the division, with Detroit ultimately prevailing.
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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