Cleveland Guardians Defeat Tigers, Force ALDS Game 5

In a thrilling Game 4 of the AL Division Series, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4, forcing a decisive Game 5. Pinch-hitter David Fry was pivotal, hitting a two-run homer in the seventh inning and later bunting home an insurance run in the ninth. This victory marked the end of the Guardians' 11-game losing streak in postseason elimination games, a streak dating back to the 1997 World Series. The Tigers had initially taken a lead in the game, but the Guardians retaliated with key hits from Fry and Jose Ramirez, who also contributed with a home run. The series now heads to Game 5 in Cleveland, with the Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal set to start. The winner will advance to the AL Championship Series against either the New York Yankees or Kansas City Royals.