Sat Oct 12 17:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Tigers and Guardians Face Off in Winner-Takes-All ALDS Game 5

**CLEVELAND, OH** – The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in a winner-takes-all Game 5 of the ALDS, with the winner advancing to the ALCS to face the New York Yankees. The game was originally scheduled for 4:08 p.m. but was moved to 1:08 p.m. due to weather concerns.

The Tigers are riding the hot hand of star pitcher Tarik Skubal, who has been dominant in the postseason, giving up no runs in 13 innings. He will be facing off against former Tiger and left-hander Matthew Boyd, who will be making his second start of the series for Cleveland.

The Tigers had a chance to close out the series at home in Game 4, but a late home run by David Fry gave the Guardians a 5-4 victory, forcing the series to a decisive fifth game.

The Tigers will be hoping for a strong performance from their offense, which struggled with runners in scoring position in Game 4. Kerry Carpenter, the hero of Game 2, is a game-time decision with a hamstring injury.

The Guardians will be looking to capitalize on their momentum from their Game 4 victory. They’ll be hoping to get a strong performance from their pitching staff and their offense will need to find ways to score runs against the dominant Skubal.

The winner of this high-stakes game will advance to the ALCS, while the loser will see their season come to an end. The game promises to be a thrilling conclusion to a tightly contested series.

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