FINAL: Tigers 5, Astros 2
After seven consecutive appearances in the ALCS, the Houston Astros have been ousted in the wild card round by the Detroit Tigers.
The hottest team in baseball just went into Houston and, led by the Astros' former manager, bounced them from October.
DETROIT IS BACK IN THE POSTSEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 10 YEARS❗
On Aug. 10, the Tigers were 55-63 and had a 0.2% chance to make the playoffs. They are 31-11 since 👏
The Detroit Tigers have clinched a playoff spot. One of the most improbable runs of the century. They traded the best player to move at the deadline. They were 55-63 on Aug. 10. Since then, they’ve been the best team in all of baseball, and they’ll be a tough out in October.
@totallytigersbb@TigersJUK Verlanders career with Houston has a better win %, SO, ERA+, and ERA than any of verlanders best seasons with us. Unfortunately he’s going in an Astro