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The Detroit Tigers secured a 6-3 victory against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series, advancing to the AL Division Series against the Seattle Mariners. Despite a challenging regular season against the Guardians, the Tigers came alive with impactful performances, especially in the late innings. Key contributions included a homer from Dillon Dingler and a two-run single from Wenceel Pérez. Pitcher Jack Flaherty set the tone with strong innings, allowing the Tigers to regroup and build momentum heading into the next round of the postseason.
Detroit – The Detroit Tigers triumphed over the Cleveland Guardians with a score of 6-3 in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series, sealing their advancement to the AL Division Series against the Seattle Mariners. This victory marks a pivotal moment for the Tigers as they strive to progress further in the postseason starting October 4.
The series was closely contested, showcasing impressive performances by both teams. Despite heading into the playoffs after struggling against the Guardians—having lost five of their six matchups during the regular season—the Tigers turned the tide in this crucial game. With playoff pressure looming large, the Tigers delivered a strong performance, leveraging key plays in the later innings.
Pitching was a highlight for the Tigers, especially with Tarik Skubal, a Cy Young winner, leading the team in Game 1. Jack Flaherty took the mound for Game 3 and pitched an impressive 4 2/3 innings, allowing just three hits and one run while striking out four batters, setting the stage for the Tigers’ offense to capitalize.
The Guardians managed to tie the game at 1-1 in the fourth inning with a run-scoring single from José RamÃrez. However, the Tigers quickly regained the lead in the sixth inning when Dillon Dingler hit a homer to make it 2-1. This pivotal moment energized the Tigers, shifting momentum back in their favor.
In a strategic move, Wenceel Pérez was moved into the third slot in the batting order for Game 3, and he proved his worth by contributing a two-run single during the seventh inning, which extended the Tigers’ lead to 4-1. The momentum continued as Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene also recorded hits in a productive seventh inning, raising the score to 6-1.
The Guardians tried to rally in the eighth inning, scoring two runs due to a Tigers’ error but were ultimately unable to bring the tying run to the plate. Will Vest came in to secure the save for the Tigers, striking out the side in the ninth inning and solidifying the team’s victory.
With this win, the Tigers prepare to face the Mariners, with hopes of advancing beyond the Division Series for the first time since 2013. On the other hand, the Guardians will begin their offseason plans following this loss, marking the end of their playoff journey. The Guardians dramatically overtook the Tigers to win the AL Central during the regular season, making this defeat a significant setback for the team.
Overall, Game 3 was notable for its late-inning action, with much of the scoring occurring in the final four frames. The Tigers’ victory serves as a meaningful redemption after a challenging end to their regular season, as they now focus on their next challenge against the Mariners.
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- Sports Illustrated: Guardians Game 3 Keys
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