Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Sidewinders clinched their first division title and playoff birth tonight with a 13-7 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers.

The win increased Tucson's lead over second place Sacramento to 9 games with eight games remaining, guaranteeing Tucson sole possession of the Pacific Coast League's Pacific Southern Division title.

Tucson will head to the postseason for the first time in Sidewinders history looking for the Tucson franchise's third Pacific Coast League Championship after the Toros won it all in 1991 and 1993. Tucson last made the playoffs in 1995.

The Sidewinders will open the playoffs at home with the PCL Pacific Conference Series beginning at Tucson Electric Park on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. followed by Thursday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m.

Should the team advance the PCL Championship Series would also begin in Tucson on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m. and continuing on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. The winner of the PCL Championship will advance to take on the International League victor at the Triple-A Championship in Oklahoma City on September 19th.

Fans can purchase tickets at the Tucson Electric Park box office or online at www.tucsonsidewinders.com.

Ticket prices will remain the same as during the regular season, with box seats costing just $9 and general admission seats just $6 for adults, $5 for kids 3-12, seniors 55 and over and military members with ID. Children two and under are free in general admission seating. Fans can call (520) 434-1021 for more information.

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