The Guardians defeat the Tigers, setting the stage for a decisive ALDS Game 5
DETROIT — They’re heading back to Cleveland.
Just one more game.
The stakes are high.
The Cleveland Guardians triumphed over the Detroit Tigers, winning 5-4 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the ALDS. This victory ties the series and sets up an exhilarating final match. Game 5 will take place this Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
On the bright side for the Tigers, they will have Tarik Skubal on the mound, who is widely regarded as one of the top pitchers in the American League.
This was a prime opportunity for the Tigers that slipped away. They played at home, surrounded by a lively crowd of 44,923, with the pressure on the Guardians, who needed to win.
The Tigers initially looked strong, leading 3-2 as they entered the seventh inning.
However, the tide turned when David Fry hit a two-run home run off Beau Brieske with two outs in the seventh, pushing the Guardians ahead 4-3.
In the ninth inning, Fry also executed a flawless bunt for a safety squeeze, allowing Cleveland to score another run.
