With Detroit beating Tampa Bay 4-3 at Comerica Park and the Royals defeating the Nationals 7-4, the idle Mariners were officially eliminated from American League wild-card contention. Later Thursday, the Twins lost to the Marlins in 13 innings, 8-6, so the Tigers' magic number to clinch a playoff spot was reduced to one.

Otto Lopez doubled home the go-ahead run in the 13th inning as the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Thursday night.