Angels' Win Streak Snapped by Tigers
Detroit Tigers Extend Winning Streak to Five
Carpenter's Homer Powers Tigers' Victory
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Tuesday, August 28, extending their winning streak to five games.
Kerry Carpenter led the Tigers' offense, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. Kevin Pillars extended the Angels' winning streak to six the following night with an RBI single in the 10th inning.
However, the Angels' streak ended at six on Sunday, as the Tigers rallied for a 7-6 victory at Angel Stadium.
Tigers' Strong Performance
- Carpenter's home run and three RBIs
- Strong pitching from the Tigers' bullpen
- Detroit's fifth consecutive win
Angels' Struggles
- Six-game winning streak snapped
- Loss despite scoring five runs in the ninth inning on Sunday
- Struggles to keep pace with the Tigers' offense
Significance of the Win for the Tigers
The victory is a significant boost for the Tigers, who are now 60-72 this season. It marks their longest winning streak since June.
The Tigers are still in contention for a wild-card spot, and this win keeps them in the race.
Implications for the Angels
The loss is a setback for the Angels, who are now 65-67 this season.
They remain in contention for a wild-card spot, but their margin for error is shrinking.
According to ESPN, the Angels have a 12.6% chance of making the playoffs, while the Tigers have a 5.1% chance.
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