in 1987 Detroit seized the AL East thanks to a late-season surge, securing the division in the final series versus the Blue Jays, as the Blue Jays blew a late lead, as Detroit swept them, locking in their collapse enabling Detroit to reach the postseason. the Tigers leaned on timely late scoring, including timely late-inning scoring, and a decisive bullpen effort, as Toronto faded in the season's denouement. 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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