Guardians Dominate Tigers in ALDS Game 1

The Cleveland Guardians secured a decisive 7-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in the first inning, contributing to a five-run lead before Detroit could record an out, marking his first career postseason swing. Tanner Bibee started for the Guardians, pitching 4 2/3 innings, followed by a dominant bullpen performance that allowed no hits in the remaining innings. Cleveland's bullpen, considered the best in baseball, lived up to expectations with rookies like Cade Smith striking out multiple batters. Despite Detroit's successful run to the playoffs, they struggled in this game, striking out 13 times and failing to advance any runners past first base in the last four innings. The Guardians, unaffected by a week-long break, will face the Tigers again in Game 2, where Detroit will rely on Tarik Skubal to even the series.