US EditionFrom Missed Chances to Must-Win: Tigers’ Season on the Brink in Game 3
Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor each hit home runs in a five-run eighth inning to help Cleveland force a decisive Game 3 in the AL Wild Card Series, officials said.
- On Oct. 1, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 at Progressive Field in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series.
- After a September surge, the Cleveland Guardians clinched a postseason spot and extended their 125-season rivalry with the Detroit Tigers.
- Brayan Rocchio belted a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth off a 99.9 mph pitch, and Bo Naylor followed with a three-run blast off Brant Hurter; Tanner Bibee allowed one run over 4.67 innings with six strikeouts.
- The win forces a winner-take-all Game 3 Thursday at Progressive Field and sets a positive tone for the Cleveland Guardians' playoff momentum.
- Historically, only a few teams have forced a Game 3 after losing Game 1, as of 20 previous teams only four did so; the winner Thursday faces the Seattle Mariners, with Jack Flaherty and Slade Cecconi pitching.
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I Was Wrong, Guardians Have Been The Better Team
Tigers vs. Guardians, 3:00 ETWe had one of the Wild Card round series close out last night as the Dodgers took down the Reds. It wasn't exactly easy, but it was easy enough for the defending champs as they racked up 18 runs in the two games. This is pretty much the only series with offensive firepower as the other games have been relatively low scoring. I took the Tigers to win the game yesterday, and I was wrong. The Guardians won the game and …
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Guardians explode with five-run 8th to force Game 3 - West Hawaii Today
CLEVELAND — Brayan Rocchio belted a go-ahead solo homer and Bo Naylor had a three-run shot as part of a five-run eighth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series Wednesday afternoon.
Guardians explode in 8th inning to force Game 3 vs. Tigers - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
CLEVELAND — Brayan Rocchio belted a go-ahead solo homer and Bo Naylor had a three-run shot as part of a five-run eighth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series Wednesday afternoon.
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