A key three-game series between a pair of potential playoff teams in the American League begins Tuesday as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers . The Yankees (80-63) sit atop the wild card standings but have their sights set on a second straight division title and third in four years as they trail the first-place Toronto Blue Jays by two games in the AL East.

Detroit (82-62) is closing in on its first AL Central crown since 2014 as it enters the series with an 8.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians . The Tigers have struggled of late, losing nine of their last 13 contests, but took two of three at home earlier this season from the Yankees, who have won 11 of their past 14 games.

Will Warren (8-6, 4.28 ERA) takes the mound for New York in search of his third win in fo

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