PHOTOS: Detroit Tigers Clinch AL Central Division Championship
Post-game champagne celebrations (or sparkling juice, in this case) are always the best. We typically see players in a business-like fashion, but it’s fun to see them cut loose and enjoy a season’s worth of hard work. The Detroit Tigers still have work to do once they get to the playoffs, but for now enjoy these photos of the post-game festivities from Wednesday’s division-clinching win over the Minnesota Twins.
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers celebrate after beating the Minnesota Twins and winning the American League central division championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder
Torii Hunter(48) and first base coach
Rafael Belliard(17) celebrate after beating the Minnesota Twins and winning the American League central division championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman
Miguel Cabrera(24) celebrates after beating the Minnesota Twins and winning the American League central division championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher
Justin Verlander(35) celebrates after beating the Minnesota Twins and winning the American League central division championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrates after beating the Minnesota Twins and winning the American League central division championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers celebrate in the locker room after beating the Minnesota Twins and winning the Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) drops champagne over a team mate after winning the Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers players pose for a photo in the locker room after beating the Minnesota Twins for the American League Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers celebrate with champagne after beating the Minnesota Twins to win the American Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter (48) hugs a teammate during the post game celebration of winning the American League Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers team poses for a photo during the post game celebration of winning the American League Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher
Al Alburquerque(62) gets champagne dropped on him during a celebration of winning the American League Central Division Championship at Target Field. The Tigers won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports