Detroit Tigers Defeat Cleveland Guardians 6-3 to Advance to ALDS Against Mariners

The Detroit Tigers clinched a spot in the AL Division Series by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in the decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series. Dillon Dingler, a hometown hero near Cleveland, hit a pivotal sixth-inning home run to break a 1-1 tie, marking his first postseason hit and RBI. Wenceel Pérez contributed significantly with two RBIs in a four-run seventh inning, helping Detroit pull away late. This victory marked the Tigers' second consecutive Wild Card Series win on the road, avenging last year's playoff exit against Cleveland. The Tigers will next face the AL West champion Seattle Mariners in a best-of-five Division Series. Despite the Guardians' historic comeback in the regular season, they fell short in the playoffs, with Cleveland's manager expressing pride but acknowledging the team's need to improve.