Detroit Tigers Advance to ALDS After Wild Card Victory Over Guardians

The Detroit Tigers secured a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series, advancing to the AL Division Series for the second consecutive season. This win was highlighted by a four-run seventh inning fueled by key players like Kerry Carpenter and Javier Báez, whose defensive plays and clutch hits were pivotal. Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, the 2024 AL Cy Young winner, continued his dominant postseason form, striking out 14 batters in Game 1 and setting the tone for the Tigers' playoff run. Despite a late-season slump and losing the AL Central division after a significant lead, the Tigers showed resilience and determination, overcoming their rivals Cleveland, who had previously been a major obstacle. The team now faces the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS, with Skubal anticipated to start at T-Mobile Park. Additionally, six Tigers players, including Skubal, Spencer Torkelson, and Riley Greene, have been nominated for the All-MLB team, reflecting their strong regular season performances.