in 1987 Detroit Tigers clinched the AL East thanks to a late-season surge, clinching the division by the final series vs Toronto, while the Blue Jays squandered a late lead, and were swept in Detroit, sealing their collapse enabling Detroit to reach the postseason. Detroit benefited from timely clutch moments, including timely late-inning scoring, and bullpen contributions, as Toronto faded late in the season. The season is remembered for a dramatic pennant-race collapse in the AL East, as 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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