The Detroit Tigers secured a playoff spot for the first time in a decade with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, who set a modern record with 121 losses this season. Riley Greene's RBI double and two runs from wild pitches contributed to the win.

In other games, the Chicago Cubs clinched a winning season against the Cincinnati Reds, while the Washington Nationals ended a losing streak with a decisive win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Kansas City Royals, delaying their playoff celebration.

The Tampa Bay Rays edged the Boston Red Sox, and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame the New York Yankees. The Miami Marlins set a season-high in runs against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians. The Baltimore Orioles eliminated the Minnesota Twins from postseason contention.

In a standout performance, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his 54th home run and stole his 57th base, while the Milwaukee Brewers dealt a blow to the New York Mets' playoff hopes.

Stone Garrett made a triumphant return to the majors, hitting a home run in his first plate appearance in over a year, contributing to the Washington Nationals' 9-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. This win snapped a four-game losing streak for Washington.

Alongside Garrett, Luis García Jr., Juan Yepez, and Jacob Young each had three hits, while Keibert Ruiz drove in three runs. Trevor Williams showcased a strong performance, striking out five in five shutout innings.

The Washington Nationals are set to conclude the regular season with a 69-90 record, aiming to disrupt the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff aspirations. Veteran pitcher Trevor Williams, who holds a 5-1 record and a 2.19 ERA, will take the mound for the Nationals.

Facing him will be the Phillies' Ranger Suarez, who has struggled recently but aims to secure a win against Washington. Both teams are looking for strong performances as the season wraps up.