The Detroit Tigers’ magical postseason run came to an end as the Cleveland Guardians emerged victorious in Game 5 of the ALDS with a score of 7-3. The Guardians secured their spot in the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016, leaving the Tigers behind.
The game started off with both teams exchanging zeroes for four innings until Detroit managed to open the scoring in the fifth with an RBI single from pinch hitter Kerry Carpenter. However, the tide turned in the bottom half of the inning when Tarik Skubal, a strong contender for the AL Cy Young Award, gave up a grand slam to Lane Thomas, putting the Guardians ahead 5-1.
Despite Detroit’s efforts to claw back into the game with runs from Jake Rogers and Colt Keith, they fell short as Cleveland continued to extend their lead. Lane Thomas and Steven Kwan played pivotal roles in securing the win for the Guardians, with Emmanuel Clase closing out the game effortlessly.
The victory sets up a showdown between the New York Yankees and Cleveland in the ALCS, marking the fourth postseason meeting between the two teams since 2017. The Yankees have emerged victorious in all three previous encounters, setting the stage for an exciting battle for the pennant.
Cleveland’s last trip to the ALCS was eight years ago, where they ultimately fell short in the World Series against the Chicago Cubs. Now, they have a chance to rewrite history as they face off against the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday night in the Bronx.
The Guardians’ triumph over the Tigers serves as a testament to their resilience and determination, setting the stage for an electrifying series against the Yankees. Stay tuned for more updates on the thrilling postseason action in Major League Baseball.
