DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are continuing to surprise the baseball world. On Thursday night in their own ballpark, they have a chance to eliminate the Cleveland Guardians and advance to the American League Championship Series.
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After getting blown out in the opening game of the series, the Tigers have gutted out a pair of wins thanks to a couple of timely hits and strong pitching. After Tarik Skubal put in another Cy Young-level performance in Game 2, Detroit’s bullpen came up clutch on Wednesday. Brant Hurter, Beau Brieske and the rest of the Tigers’ bullpen were complemented by excellent defense, and a couple of clutch base hits from Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Matt Vierling, Detroit was able to come away with a 3-0 win, marking the team’s first home playoff victory in 11 years.
No Tiger nor Guardian had more than a single hit in the game, as the Bengals were outhit, 6-5, in Game 3.
If Detroit were to win on Thursday, they would advance to the ALCS for the first time since 2013. A win for Cleveland will send the series back to Progressive Field on Sunday.
Probable Starters
DET: TBDCLE: Tanner BibeeAMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISIONAL SERIES
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians (Tigers lead, 2-1)
When: Thursday, October 10
Time: 6:08 p.m. ET
Where: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)
Channel: TNT
Stream: Sling, DirecTV Stream
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