BOSTON — They’re in.

Not the way the way they thought they’d get here, but they’ll take it. They should, and they shouldn’t apologize to anyone for making the playoffs.

Not the players. Not ever.

Did the Detroit Tigers make it harder than they needed to? Or should’ve? Of course, but then there is plenty of time to talk about the bigger picture this winter. For now, thanks to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox the Tigers secured a wild card spot.

If nothing else, they get a chance to reset and make a run, however unlikely that seems. Baseball is funny that way. It’s also unkind, and unforgiving when the games losses start to bleed into one another. It’s suffocating. Lately, the Tigers haven’t been able to breathe. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA

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