BOSTON -- The doors to baseball’s postseason finally opened on Saturday for the Tigers, whose second win in 11 games was the one that punched their ticket. Jahmai Jones ’ two-out, two-run single sent Detroit on its way to a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

The Tigers’ late-season quest isn’t over; they still have a chance at their first AL Central title since 2014. But Saturday’s win ensures they’ll at least have a Wild Card spot, guaranteeing playoff baseball for the second straight season.

Whatever you make of the Tigers’ September swoon that brought a shocking dose of suspense to what seemed like a postseason lock by percentages and play quality, the Tigers have a chance to put their struggles behind them and start anew next week. Just as important for their postseason

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