Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the tenth to send the Tribe to a 2-1 victory over Detroit.
Indians starter Aaron Civale scattered four hits over a career-high seven-and-two-thirds innings but left with the game tied and did not factor in the decision.
Puig had four hits to go along with his game-winning RBI as Cleveland pulled into a dead-heat with Tampa Bay for the final Wild Card spot.
The Indians will go for a three-game sweep of the Tigers tonight at Progressive Field.