The Cleveland Guardians have taken a 1–0 lead against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card series. The matchup is being played Wednesday at Progressive Field, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the best-of-three series.
Detroit won Game 1 by a narrow 2–1 margin, powered by a stellar performance from Tarik Skubal, who struck out 14 batters to tie the franchise postseason record. The Tigers hope to carry that momentum into Game 2 and move one step closer to advancing.
In the early stages of Game 2, the Guardians have pulled ahead with a single run, while Detroit searches for an equalizer. Both teams are displaying tight defense and strategic pitching, making this a closely contested playoff matchup.
Fans can expect an intense back-and-forth as Detroit looks to respond and Cleveland tries to extend their lead in the series.
