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What are 'margins'?

Manager A.J. Hinch mentions 'small margins' in the context of the Tigers' tough losses. In sports, 'margins' refer to the small differences that separate winning from losing, like a single play or a close score. It suggests that despite losses, the team might be close to turning things around.

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