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Tigers pound Indians, 12-0; now a game back for wild card

The Detroit Tigers’ path to the postseason crossed with the major league version of the Triple-A Columbus Clippers tonight at Comerica Park, and it showed on the scoreboard.

Playing a traditionally light Indians lineup the night after they clinched the American League Central division title as manager Terry Francona rested all but one of his regular starters, the Tigers pounced early and often, snapping a three-game losing streak in a 12-0 win.

It was a desperate team in need of a win going against a team that had already won, and the Tigers’ two franchise players stepped up in spectacular fashion.