It’s not that the Tigers played poorly, it’s just that they can’t quite make the pitch when they need it ... or get the hit when they need it.

Ceddanne Rafaela tripled off the center field wall to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning on Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

This is not how the Detroit Tigers drew it up at the beginning of the season. After leading the American League Central for the better part of the past five months, the Tigers’ playoff hopes and the outcome of the division come down to one weekend in Boston.

Casey Mize pitched into the seventh inning and allowed two runs, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead, losing 4-3 to Boston.

The Guardians were unable to complete the sweep, falling to the Tigers Thursday at Progressive Field. Here's how the game unfolded.

Major League Baseball is entering the final weekend of the regular season, and there's no question about which series is the most crucial on paper. The Boston Red Sox will host the Detroit Tigers for three games beginning on Friday night,