The first-place Detroit Tigers capitalized on three errors -- all on the same play -- to defeat the host Miami Marlins 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit, which lowered its AL Central magic number to seven, snapped a three-game losing streak and avoided a Marlins sweep. The Tigers (85-65) need any combination of seven wins and/or Cleveland Guardians losses to clinch the division title.

Tigers right-hander Keider Montero (5-3) earned the win as he allowed three hits, no walks and no runs in five innings. He also struck out five batters in his best start since pitching five scoreless innings on May 26.

The Tigers got excellent relief pitching from Jose Urquidy, Tommy Kahnle and Will Vest (21st save).

For the Marlins (70-80), right-hander Adam Mazur (0-4) took a tough-luck loss. He matched

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