Brett Wisely's 2-run double in the 5th inning powers the Giants to a 3-1 win over Tigers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brett Wisely hit a two-run double in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants rebounded after being no-hit for four innings, beating the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.

After being held without a hit for four innings by Detroit's Alex Faedo and Brant Hurter (0-1), the Giants opened the fifth with consecutive singles by Mike Yastrzemski and Jerar Encarnacion before Wisely drove in two runs with a double down the right-field line. Heliot Ramos followed with an RBI single, scoring Wisely.

Giants right-hander Logan Webb (10-8) tossed seven sharp innings and won his third straight start. Webb allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out eight. He lowered his ERA to 3.32.

Ryan Walker earned the save in his first opportunity since the Giants demoted closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Parker Meadows tripled in the fifth inning and scored Detroit’s run on a fielder’s choice by Dillon Dingler.

The win pushed San Francisco to a season-best three games over the .500 mark. The Giants moved to within 1 1/2 games of the New York Mets in the race for the third and final National League wild-card spot. The Mets were scheduled to face Seattle later Saturday.

HONORING CHAMPIONS

The Giants held a 10-year reunion for their 2014 World Series championship team before the game. More than 35 former players and coaches took part in the ceremony, highlighted by alumni including Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey, Brandon Belt and Sergio Romo.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Tigers: Outfielder Wenceel Pérez (left oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday after leaving Friday’s game early. Akil Baddoo was called up from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move.

UP NEXT

Tigers RHP Keider Montero (2-5, 5.62 ERA) is scheduled to face Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (3-1, 4.73 ERA) in the series finale on Sunday.

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Madison Bumgarner is introduced during a ceremony honoring the San Francisco Giants team that won the 2014 World Series before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Detroit Tigers third baseman Gio Urshela catches a ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Patrick Bailey before throwing to first during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. Bailey was out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Ryan Walker pitches to a Detroit Tigers batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Detroit Tigers third baseman Gio Urshela is unable to field a ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Patrick Bailey during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. Bailey reached first on Urshela's fielding error. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Tyler Fitzgerald, right, steals second next to Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Jerar Encarnacion, left, and Mike Yastrzemski (5) celebrate after scoring against the Detroit Tigers on Brett Wisely's double during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Detroit Tigers first baseman Bligh Madris catches a pop up hit by San Francisco Giants' Mark Canha during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Madison Bumgarner waves to the crowd while being introduced during a ceremony honoring the San Francisco Giants team that won the 2014 World Series before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos hits an RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Brett Wisely, center, hits a two-run double Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

NEW YORK (AP) — Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night with a 12-2 victory over the New York Mets.

Assured at least a National League wild card, the Phillies can secure their first NL East title since 2011 with one more win this weekend against the second-place Mets at Citi Field.

With the division crown so close, Philadelphia planned a mellow celebration following Friday night's game — hoping to let loose soon with a boozy clubhouse bash after locking up first place.

Seeking their third World Series championship, the Phillies overtook Atlanta for the division lead on May 3 and haven't trailed since.

Philadelphia (92-62) has the best record in the major leagues and is on track for a first-round bye in the playoffs. It's the third time the Phillies have reached the postseason three years in a row (1976-78 and 2007-11).

Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Trea Turner and Nick Castellanos have powered the offense, while Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suárez and Cristopher Sánchez have anchored the pitching staff on a team largely unchanged from 2023.

Philadelphia won five straight NL East titles from 2007-11, then went 10 years without making the playoffs. A wild-card entry each of the past two postseasons, the Phillies put together consecutive October runs that ended in heartbreak.

They reached the 2022 World Series, losing to Houston in six games, and dropped a seven-game NL Championship Series to Arizona last year after leading the underdog Diamondbacks 2-0 and 3-2.

So this time, the Phillies are looking to go all the way and finally finish the job.

Philadelphia's only World Series championships came in 1980 and 2008.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos hits an RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm is congratulated by Trea Turner, left, after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)