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A two-homer, five-run eighth inning helped the Guardians break a 1-1 tie and beat the Tigers in a must-win game. Here's what you missed.
On the brink of elimination against the Detroit Tigers in the AL wild-card series, the Cleveland Guardians’ offense exploded for five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday in Game 2, supplying all the scoring required for a 6-1 victory to force a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday.
The Cleveland Guardians are still alive, thanks to an unlikely hero, a wild eighth inning and a fantastic effort from the bullpen.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi raised eyebrows July 4 after a loss to the Detroit Tigers, insisting that their postseason chances remained strong in the midst of a 10-game losing streak.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee is drawing on his postseason experience as Cleveland prepares for a win-or-go-home Game 2 in its American League wild card series against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field.