Sports fans across the country are talking about the Detroit Tigers hot streak that has led them to a fight for the playoffs. Just over a month ago, the Tigers were 55-63, but now, they're 80-73, and with the Minnesota Twins losing again,

With the Minnesota Twins' loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon, the Tigers (80-73) and Twins have identical records for the third wild-card position. However, the Twins own the season head-to-head tiebreaker over the Tigers, so the Tigers will need to finish with a better record.

Tarik Skubal won his fifth straight decision and Riley Greene homered as the Detroit Tigers beat the host Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday evening, completing a three-game sweep.

Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot