Sat Oct 12 20:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Tigers on the Verge of Upsetting Guardians in ALDS
**DETROIT** – The Detroit Tigers are one win away from a stunning upset in the American League Division Series, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 3 on Wednesday. The Guardians are now facing elimination after being shut out for the second straight game and must win Game 4 in Detroit before returning home for a potential Game 5.
Historically, teams winning Game 3 in a best-of-five series tied 1-1 have gone on to win the series 73% of the time. The Tigers, holding a 2-1 lead and playing Game 4 at home, are in a strong position to advance.
The Guardians will counter with second-year starter Tanner Bibee, who pitched a strong 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1. The Tigers, relying heavily on bullpen games, have yet to announce their starter for Game 4.
“We’re all human, so we can hear the noise,” said Tigers’ first baseman Spencer Torkelson. “But it just goes back to one pitch at a time, one out at a time. That’s been our approach since Day 1 of Spring Training, just finding ways to win every single day.”
Game 4 will be a high-stakes affair with a raucous crowd expected at Comerica Park. The game is currently airing on TNT and Max.
**Key Matchups:**
* **Guardians Starter:** Tanner Bibee, hoping to replicate his strong Game 1 performance.
* **Tigers Starter:** Still to be announced, with Reese Olson likely to pitch multiple innings.
The Guardians will rely heavily on their bullpen, led by Cade Smith, who has been lights out in the series. The Tigers will need their bullpen to step up again, with several key pitchers potentially unavailable.
This series has been filled with excitement and tension, and Game 4 promises to be no different. The Guardians will be looking to extend their season, while the Tigers are on the cusp of a historic upset.
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