The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of pulling off a major upset in the Major League Baseball season. With a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 at Comerica Park, they are just one win away from advancing in the American League Division Series. On the other hand, Cleveland now faces elimination after being shut out for two consecutive games and must win Game 4 in a hostile environment before heading back home for Game 5.
Historical data shows that teams winning Game 3 in best-of-five postseason series that were tied 1-1 have gone on to take the series 73% of the time. Additionally, under the current format, teams leading 2-1 and playing Game 4 at home have won the series 81% of the time. The Tigers will be looking to capitalize on these statistics and secure their spot in the next round.
The Tigers’ players are aware of how close they are to achieving this upset but remain focused on taking it one pitch at a time and one out at a time. Their approach has been consistent since Spring Training, and it has started to pay off recently.
Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday with no off-day between contests, which is unusual for this series. The atmosphere is expected to be electric once again as fans rally behind their team. In fact, Wednesday’s game drew a record-breaking attendance of ticketed fans at Comerica Park.
Both teams will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for Game 4. The Guardians will rely on starting pitcher Tanner Bibee, who delivered an excellent performance in their previous victory over Detroit.
For those wondering when and where they can watch Game 4, it is set to begin at 6:08 p.m. ET with coverage available on TNT and Max channels. Viewers can also stream all games through MLB.TV with authentication from participating Pay TV providers.
As both teams gear up for this crucial matchup, it remains uncertain how each bullpen will line up after their respective starters leave the game. However, key players like Cade Smith for Cleveland and Meadows for Detroit have shown impressive performances throughout this postseason.
With so much riding on this game, both teams will give it their all as they fight to stay alive or advance further into the playoffs.