 They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series, and first team in either league to clinch their division.The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team.Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).