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Tigers and Guardians Clash in Thrilling AL Wild Card Series Opener
30 Sep
Summary
- Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians face off in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
- Pitching matchup features Tarik Skubal (Tigers) vs. Gavin Williams (Guardians)
- Guardians hold 8-5 advantage in season series between the two teams
On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians will face off in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. The Guardians, who finished the regular season atop the AL Central with an 88-74 record, will host the Tigers, who finished second in the division with an 87-75 record.
The pitching matchup for the opener features Tarik Skubal of the Tigers and Gavin Williams of the Guardians. Skubal had a standout regular season, posting a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts. Williams also enjoyed a strong campaign, going 12-5 with a 3.06 ERA and 173 strikeouts.
The two teams have met 13 times during the regular season, with the Guardians holding an 8-5 advantage in the season series. This includes a recent stretch where the Guardians have won 7 of their last 10 games, while the Tigers have struggled, going just 2-8 over the same period.
As the postseason gets underway, both teams will be looking to gain an early advantage in this best-of-three Wild Card Series. With the high-stakes matchup and the history between the two clubs, baseball fans can expect an exciting and hard-fought series.
