David Fry Leads Guardians to Game 5

David Fry emerged as the hero for the Cleveland Guardians, delivering a crucial go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter, followed by a bunt in the ninth that secured an insurance run, leading to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. This victory forced a decisive Game 5 in the AL Division Series, ending Cleveland's streak of 11 postseason elimination losses since the 1997 World Series. The Guardians, known for their resilience, managed to overcome a deficit with Fry's contributions being pivotal in this tightly contested game. The match saw Fry joining an elite group of players in postseason history, including Kirk Gibson, who have hit go-ahead pinch-hit homers when trailing in the seventh inning or later. Manager Stephen Vogt praised Fry as one of the best players in the league, emphasizing his contributions as emblematic of the team's tenacity. Game 5 is set to take place in Cleveland, with the winner advancing to the ALCS.