in 1987 the Tigers seized the AL East behind a strong finish, clinching the division by the final series versus the Blue Jays, with Toronto wasting a late advantage, and were swept in Detroit, completing their collapse enabling Detroit to reach the postseason. Detroit benefited from timely clutch moments, late-inning scoring sequences, plus a strong bullpen show, with Toronto fading down the stretch. The season is remembered for a dramatic pennant-race collapse in the AL East, and Detroit ultimately prevailed.
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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