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MLB Playoff Races Heat Up

As the 2024 Major League Baseball season enters its final stretch, the playoff races in both the American and National Leagues are becoming increasingly intense.

In the American League, the Baltimore Orioles have secured a postseason spot, but the battle for the wild-card positions is fierce. The Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners are tightly packed, with the Twins maintaining their position after a crucial 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins. This victory, fueled by four Miami errors and key hits from Trevor Larnach, Carlos Correa, and Carlos Santana, kept the Twins in the hunt for a wild-card spot.

The Boston Red Sox, however, have been eliminated from playoff contention following a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite a brief resurgence with a four-game winning streak, the Red Sox were unable to sustain momentum after the All-Star break.

In the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves are in a tight race for the final two wild-card spots. The Mets hold the tiebreaker against the Diamondbacks, while the Braves trail by just two games.

Standings:
- American League Wild Card:
- Minnesota: 0 games behind
- Seattle Mariners: 2 games behind
- National League Wild Card:
- New York Mets: Hold tiebreaker against Arizona Diamondbacks
- Atlanta Braves: 2 games behind

Top Fighters:
- American League:
- Minnesota Twins: Trevor Larnach, Carlos Correa, Carlos Santana
- Kansas City Royals: Bobby Witt Jr.
- National League:
- New York Mets: Francisco Lindor
- Atlanta Braves: No specific players highlighted in recent sources

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