Tigers finish off Indians, 5-4 to end regular season at 95-67

**Admin** Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:13 pm

Miguel Cabrera singled & doubled and Jhonny Peralta hit a tiebreaking homerun in the 8th inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians, 5-4.

Cabrera finished the regular season hitting .344, which was just enough to win the American League Batting Title.

Peralta hit his 21st homerun of the season off Vinnie Pestano (1-2) to give the Tigers the lead after Ryan Perry (2-0) allowed Cleveland to tie it at 4 in the top of the eighth.

Jose Valverde pitched the ninth and finished the regular season with his 49th save in 49 chances.

The AL Central champion Tigers will begin the playoffs on the road against the New York Yankees.

POSTGAME COMMENTS FROM THE TIGERS

1st baseman Miguel Cabrera - PART 1 & PART 2

Pitcher Jose Valverde

Manager Jim Leyland

Catcher Victor Martinez