On October 6 , the Tigers beat the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the ALDS , winning the series 3 -- 2 .
On October 6 , the Tigers advancing to the American League Championship Series , which they lost to the Texas Rangers 4 -- 2 .
On October 6 , the Tigers beat the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the ALDS , winning the series 3 -- 2 , and advancing to the American League Championship Series , which they lost to the Texas Rangers 4 -- 2 .