The Detroit Tigers are the 2012 American League Champions. The Tigers blasted CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees 8-1 in-game four as they clinched their first pennant since 2006 with a 4-0 series sweep. The Tigers will travel to either St. Louis or San Francisco for game one of the World Series this Wednesday. Delmon Young was named ALCS MVP as he became the first player in major league history to be credited with the game-winning RBI in four straight postseason games. This is the Tigers 11th American League Pennant in franchise history.

2012 American League Champions

Detroit defeats New York 4-0

Game 1 – Detroit 6, New York 4 (12 innings)

Game 2 – Detroit 3, New York 0

Game 3 – Detroit 2, New York 1

Game 4 – Detroit 8, New York 1

Delmon Young 2012 ALCS MVP