- Yahoo Sports
MLB postseason picture: Twins break out home run robes, take over first place in AL Central
A look at every key race on the road to MLB's expanded postseason.
- Associated Press
Twins assume first in AL Central with 7-6 win against Tigers
Jake Cave hit a pair of home runs, Kenta Maeda finished off his regular season with another strong start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Wednesday night to take over sole possession of the AL Central lead for the first time since late August. Eddie Rosario added a two-run homer for Minnesota (35-22), which has won four straight. The Twins moved a half-game ahead of the second-place Chicago White Sox (34-22).
- Associated Press
Perez, Franco homer as Royals beat Tigers 8-7
Salvador Perez hit a three-run home run, Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 8-7 on Thursday night. Franco's eighth homer of the season put the Royals ahead in a game between two teams eliminated from postseason play. Adalberto Mondesi had four hits and two RBIs, Perez had two hits and three RBIs, and Jorge Soler plated one.
AL Central Table
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 22 | .614 | 0.0 | |
| 34 | 23 | .596 | 1.0 | |
| 33 | 24 | .579 | 2.0 | |
| 24 | 33 | .421 | 11.0 | |
| 22 | 33 | .400 | 12.0 |
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