DETROIT -- The Indians' hangover from their American League Central title clincher Monday was a precursor to the onslaught from the Tigers, whose fight for a postseason berth rolls on. Miguel Cabrera and Justin Upton hit three-run home runs, part of a five-RBI game for Cabrera, as Justin Verlander tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings in a 12-0 Tigers victory Tuesday night at Comerica Park.
The end of Detroit's three-game losing streak, combined with Baltimore's loss at Toronto, crept the Tigers back within a game of the Orioles for the second AL Wild Card spot.