Guardians Shut Out Tigers 7-0 in ALDS

In the opening game of the AL Division Series, the Cleveland Guardians dominated the Detroit Tigers with a 7-0 victory, highlighted by Lane Thomas hitting a three-run homer on his first postseason swing. The Guardians scored five runs before the Tigers recorded their first out, showcasing an explosive start to the game. Guardians' pitcher Tanner Bibee contributed 4 2/3 innings before a stellar bullpen, including rookie Cade Smith, struck out all four batters he faced. Detroit struggled offensively, striking out 13 times and failing to advance a runner past first base in the last four innings. The defeat marked a disappointing start for the Tigers, who had recently surged into the playoffs, and they will look to rebound in Game 2 with Tarik Skubal on the mound. This matchup was historic as it marked the first postseason meeting between these two Central division rivals.