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Tigers and Guardians Clash in Decisive Game 3 of Wild-Card Series
1 Oct
Summary
- Tigers and Guardians tied 1-1 in best-of-three wild-card series
- Game 3 to be played on October 2, 2025 in Cleveland
- Tigers to start veteran Jack Flaherty, Guardians to start Slade Cecconi
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in a winner-take-all Game 3 of their American League wild-card series on October 2, 2025. The series is currently tied 1-1 after the Guardians bounced back from a Game 1 loss to defeat the Tigers in Game 2.
The Tigers had their chances to put away the Guardians in Game 2, but were unable to capitalize, leading to a late-inning offensive explosion by Cleveland. Now, the two teams will meet in a series-deciding matchup at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
The Tigers will turn to veteran right-hander Jack Flaherty to take the mound, while the Guardians will counter with Slade Cecconi. Both teams will be fighting for their postseason lives, with the winner advancing to the next round of the MLB playoffs.
The Guardians have had the Tigers' number in recent meetings, going 5-1 against them in September to overcome an 11-game deficit and clinch the American League Central division title. However, the Tigers will be looking to use that as motivation as they aim to pull off the upset and extend their season.
