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The Tigers (77-85) finished the season on a winning note after having lost six of seven. The White Sox (93-69) finished with their most wins since 2005, when they won the World Series. Tigers starter Tyler Alexander capped a solid season with a strong start, allowing just a run in six innings of work. The White Sox seemed poised to take the lead in the seventh against Tigers reliever Drew Hutchison, but they managed only one run to tie. BOX SCOREUp next: The Tigers open the 2022 season on March 31 in Seattle against the Mariners.

Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Chicago White Sox’s drive for the AL Central title with a 5-3 victory.

Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kids -- keep your eye on the ball, right? After giving up a single to San Diego leadoff man Jurickson Profar and then walking Tommy Pham, Bauer posted a shutout. Bauer wound up pitching three scoreless innings with the creative approach, striking out three while allowing two hits and a walk. Known for speaking his mind and going his own way, Bauer said he regularly shuts one eye during bullpen sessions and other workouts. Sandy Alcantara made his second start for Miami, striking out six in 2 1/3 innings.