Summary
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial playoff game, allowing them to advance to the next round, the American League Division Series, against the Seattle Mariners. The Tigers had previously lost their division lead to the Guardians during the regular season, making this victory significant.
Key Facts
- The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians to advance in the playoffs.
- This win allowed the Tigers to move to the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners.
- The Tigers had previously lost a large division lead to the Guardians during the regular season.
- Tarik Skubal, a pitcher for the Tigers, excelled in Game 1 with 14 strikeouts.
- Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run for the Guardians in Game 2.
- Gavin Williams, a Guardians pitcher, performed well with six shutout innings in Game 1.
