Jahmai Jones went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI single in the fifth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1, postseason-clinching win over the host Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.

The leadoff-hitting designated hitter has been a spark for the Tigers (87-74) this week, going 7-for-15 with five RBI across his last six games.

Keider Montero, who was not announced as the starting pitcher before the series, struck out seven across 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball.

Four Tigers relievers combined to allow just two hits the rest of the way, with Tyler Holton (6-5) earning credit for the win after 1 1/3 innings of no-hit ball.

Will Vest went 1-2-3 for the save, his 23rd.

Nick Sogard had the lone RBI and was one of seven different players to record a hit for Boston (88-73).

Neither team had an

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