Ninth place: Tyler Holton comes in and scores two goals, then the game-ending strike. The Tigers record their second straight shutout and get some timely hits as they move one win away from an ALCS berth. Final score: Tigers 3, Guardians 0
Bottom 8th: The Tigers are down the order, including slugger Andy Ibanez, and we’re three points away from a Tigers win in Game 3. Tigers 3, Guardians 0
8th: A couple of great hits by outfielders Wencell Perez and Parker Meadows help out Will Vest, then Vest scores a bunt at the end of the inning and heads to the dugout pumped. Tigers 3, Guardians 0
Bottom 7th: Andrew Walters takes over for Cleveland and retires the Tigers in order. Jess Jung pinch hit for Justin Henry Malloy. Tigers 3, Guardians 0
Top 7: Beau Brieske hits the opening hit of the first inning and then leaves. Sean Guenther hits a groundout single but then a HBP and a single, but Will Vest comes in and makes a lineout to end the threat. Tigers 3, Guardians 0
Bottom Six: After an 0-for-14 start with nine hits in his first season, Spencer Torkelson hit an RBI double to score Colt Keith and give the Tigers a little insurance. Tigers 3, Guardians 0
6th: Beau Brieske goes 1-2-3 and ends with a strikeout as the Tigers pitching staff completes this 18th straight scoreless inning. Tigers 2, Guardians 0
Bottom 5th: The Tigers drew two walks, including one by pinch hitter Justin Henry Malloy (who struck out Kerry Carpenter). But they were stranded when left fielder Stephen Cowan caught a ball from Riley Green to end the inning. Tigers 2, Guardians 0
5th: Brant Huerter gives up back-to-back singles and is lifted for Bo Briskey, who scores a bunt and a flyout by Jose Ramirez to end the threat. Tigers 2, Guardians 0
Bottom 4: Cleveland changes to reliever Eric Sabrowski. The Tigers get a gift to start the inning when a routine hopper goes over Josh Naylor’s glove for a two-base error. But strikeouts from Colt Keith and Spencer Torkelson and a jumper from Trey Sweeney held them scoreless. Tigers 2, Guardians 0
4th: A third straight scoreless inning for Brant Hurter, who gave up two hits faced by his first two batters but has given up just one hit since. Tigers 2, Guardians 0
Bottom Third: Jake Rogers hits a stand-up double to lead off the inning. Parker Meadows moved him to third with a groundout and Matt Ferling sent him home with a sacrifice fly in the Tigers’ second run. Tigers 2, Guardians 0
Top 3: Managers are taking steps in this. Stephen Vogt used his second pinch hitter of the game and AJ Hinch walked Jose Ramirez with two outs. But Cleveland hitters are now 0-for-2 and the Tigers retire Ramirez to keep the Guardian scoreless. Tigers 1, Guardians 0
Bottom 2nd: Spencer Torkelson and Trey Sweeney score as the Tigers take a hitless lead into the second period. Tigers 1, Guardians 0
Top 2: Some early management games. AJ Hinch rallies Keider Montero after a six-pitch first inning hit by righty Brant Hurter. Steven Vogt saves with a pinch hit in the second inning, righty Junkensie Noel. The Guardians start the inning with two strikes but Hurter recovers to retire the team scoreless. Tigers 1, Guardians 0
Bottom of the First: Parker Meadows hits a single and Riley Green drives him home three batters later as the Tigers strike first. Kerry Carpenter and Matt Vierling also made strong contact with Guardians player Alex Cobb. Tigers 1, Guardians 0
1st 1st: A six-pitch first inning for Keider Montero with just one ball leading to two consecutive flyouts and a groundout. This crowd is enjoying it. Tigers 0, Rangers 0
Pregame: A perfect October day for baseball here in Detroit: 63 degrees and sunny about 20 minutes before the first pitch.
The big early question is how long Keider Montero will continue as a starter. The Guardians have six left-handers and two right-handed hitters in the lineup. Lefty Brant Hurter did some warmups before the game.
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DETROIT – The flags are up and this city is ready for some baseball.
The Tigers will host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their ALDS series at 3:08 PM on Wednesday.
Kidder Montero will start for the Tigers, while Alex Cobb takes over for the Guardians.
After falling short in Game 1 of the series, the Tigers pulled off a dramatic win over the ALDS in Game 2 on Monday in Cleveland.
The winner of Wednesday’s game will be a win away from the ALCS, while the loser will face elimination.
Follow for updates throughout the afternoon from Comerica Park.
