Oct 11, 2024 - Sports

Cleveland forces ALDS Game 5 with 5-4 win over Detroit

Joe Guillen

Emmanuel Clase celebrates Cleveland's Game 4 win. — Emmanuel Clase, right, celebrates Cleveland's Game 4 win. Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

The Tigers missed a chance to close out the series Thursday, losing a one-run lead in the seventh inning that Cleveland never relinquished.

Why it matters: With the Guardians' 5-4 win, the series is tied 2-2 and will be decided Saturday in Game 5 at Progressive Field.

First pitch is at 8:08pm on TBS.

Driving the news: The game was tied, 2-2, in the sixth inning when Detroit's Wenceel Pérez drove in Kerry Carpenter with a single to center field.

But Cleveland struck back the next inning with David Fry's two-run home run off Beau Brieske.

What's next: The Tigers turn to their ace in the hole.

Tarik Skubal, the presumptive Cy Young Award winner, is expected to start Game 5.

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Cleveland forces ALDS Game 5 with 5-4 win over Detroit

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