Tied for first
After the Twins split a four game series with the Detroit Tigers, the Twins had a very small chance of getting into the playoffs as they were down two games in the standings with three to play.
Two days later, things sure have changed.
The Twins have taken two games from perennial September spoilers, the Kansas City Royals, while the Tigers have lost a pair of games to the Chicago White Sox. Due to this, the Twins and the Tigers are tied at the top of the standings.
The final game for both teams are tomorrow afternoon and there are four possible scenarios that could play out. Two of them would put the Twins against the Tigers in a tie breaker game in the Metrodome on Tuesday. This would happen if both teams won or if both teams lost on Sunday.
If the Twins sweep the Royals and the Tigers are swept by the Sox, then the Twins would win the AL Central Division Title. If the Tigers win and the Twins lose their final game at the Metrodome, the Tigers would win their first Division Title in 22 years.
Three of the four possible scenarios would work in the Twins’ favor. If game 163 is needed, it would be at home where the Twins have been great this season. Plus, Tigers ace, Justin Verlander, is on the mound on Sunday which would mean he wouldn’t have be in line to face the Twins on Tuesday.
With the Tigers starting their game an hour earlier, you can bet there will be a lot of scoreboard watching during the game.
Judging by the season the Twins were having this year, who would have thought that it would all come down to the final day of the season before the winner for the AL Central would be decided? This is what makes baseball a great sport.
All I can say now is go Twins!
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