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Tarik Skubal’s postseason scoreless streak ends with a HBP, grand slam in ALDS Game 5

Everything changed for Tarik Skubal with two pitches against the Cleveland Guardians.

Tarik Skubal has looked like one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball entering Saturday’s Game 5 of the ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.

In his previous two postseason outings – both wins for Detroit – Skubal had pitched a combined 13 scoreless innings, walking one and striking out 14 batters. In Game 5, he ran that scoreless inning streak up to 17 innings.

And then in the bottom of the fifth inning, his luck ran out. He gave up two singles to open the frame, then allowed a third baserunner to reach on an infield single, which loaded the basses. Skubal then hit Jose Ramirez with a pitch, placing a 100-mph delivery on Ramirez’s elbow, walking in a run and ending the streak.

On the next pitch, Lane Thomas really messed up Skubal’s day, sending a low and inside sinker over the wall in left centerfield for a grand slam.

Again, Skubal hadn’t allowed a run in 17 postseason innings. That all changed with two pitches.

Former Notre Dame player makes incredible line-drive catch in ALDS

Terrific play.

Whatever team MLB fans cheer for, they all can agree that this year’s playoffs have been incredible so far. We haven’t even reached the LCS yet. And Notre Dame fans can say one of their own has contributed to that greatness.

[autotag]Matt Vierling[/autotag] played three seasons for the Irish. Now in his fourth major-league season, he’s after a World Series ring. He had a chance at one with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022, but they came up only two wins short. The following season, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers, one of many hot teams right now.

In Game 3 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians, the Tigers had a 3-0 lead with two outs in the top of the seventh inning and runners on first and second. David Fry, who represented the tying run, hit a hard line drive to the left side of the field that was certain to go for extra bases and probably score both runners.

Vierling, who had driven in one of the Tigers’ runs via a sacrifice fly, was right there at third base though, and he timed his jump just enough that he took the hit away and got his team out of the inning.

The 3-0 score stood, and the Tigers are one win away from advancing to their first ALCS in 11 years. Hopefully, we see more from Vierling this postseason.

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MSU basketball to support Detroit Tigers before UP trip

Much like the rest of the state, MSU is excited for Detroit to host a playoff baseball game

Michigan State basketball is heading to the upper peninsula to play an exhibition game against Northern Michigan inside of the Superior Dome. Obviously, Tom Izzo is a noted yooper, and is going to use this opportunity to have a fun team trip in the northern part of the state.

Before the team makes the trip to the upper peninsula, the team will be heading to Detroit to take in a Tigers playoff baseball game at Comerica Park.

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A fired-up Tarik Skubal had a NSFW message for Guardians fans after a huge double play in Game 2

Playoff baseball is the best.

The Detroit Tigers went on one of the more miraculous runs to make the postseason, and starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was a huge reason behind that.

The Tigers ace is almost certainly going to win the American League Cy Young Award, and you just know he wanted to carry over that same quality into the postseason. In Monday’s Game 2 of the ALDS, Skubal was sensational against the Guardians, and he had some help from the defense behind him.

After Detroit got out of the fifth inning by way of a double play, Skubal was so pumped up that he had some choice words for all the fans at Progressive Field as he made his way to the dugout.

Here’s the play that got Skubal going.

But check out that reaction. It shouldn’t take much lip-reading skills to figure out what Skubal said there.

Playoff baseball is just the best.

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TBS malfunctioned for the start of Tigers-Guardians Game 2 and MLB fans couldn’t believe it

Where’s the game?!

Imagine being a fan of the Detroit Tigers and waiting 10 years to see your team make it back to the postseason just to tune in for the start of Game 2 of the ALDS and see static on the screen.

That was the experience for fans late Monday afternoon, as the Tigers at Cleveland Guardians game got underway but the TBS broadcast didn’t. Major League Baseball at least live-streamed the top of the first inning on X (formerly Twitter) while TBS got its act together, but not before fans swarmed social media to confirm it was the broadcast and not a personal problem.

And once confirmed, the reaction was a mix of disappointment and jokes.

How to buy Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers ALDS playoff tickets

The Tigers knocked off the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card and now travel to Cleveland to take on Jose Ramirez and the Guardians.

The American League Central division is having a moment.

The Detroit Tigers continued their torrent pace and swept the Houston Astros out of the Wild Card round of the 2024 MLB playoffs.

The Tigers, the hottest team in baseball since August 11 when they had just a .02% chance of making the playoffs, now face a familiar foe in the American League Divisional Series, the Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians earned a bye to the ALDS after winning 92 games this season and the AL Central division title.

In addition to these two AL Central teams, the Kansas City Royals also advanced on Wednesday, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles. The Royals will face off against Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in the next round.

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Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers playoff ticket prices

Game 1: From $189

Game 2: From $96

Game 3: From $96

Game 4 (if necessary): From $98

Game 5 (if necessary): From $116

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How to buy Guardians vs Tigers ALDS tickets

Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland at 1:08 p.m. ET – Shop tickets

Game 2: Monday, Oct. 7 in Cleveland  at 4:08 p.m. ET – Shop tickets

Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Detroit, time TBD – Shop tickets

Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 10 in Detroit, time TBD – Shop tickets

Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct 12 in Cleveland, time TBD – Shop tickets

American League Division Series schedule

Saturday, Oct. 5 – Game 1:

  • Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians – 1:08 p.m. ET
  • Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees – 6:38 p.m. ET

Monday, Oct. 7 – Game 2:

  • Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians – 4:08 p.m. ET
  • Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees – 7:38 p.m. ET

Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Game 3:

  • Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers – TBD
  • New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals- TBD

Thursday, Oct. 10 – Game 4 (if necessary)

  • Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers – TBD (if necessary)
  • New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals- TBD (if necessary)

Saturday, Oct. 12 – Game 5 (if necessary)

  • Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians – TBD (if necessary)
  • Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees – TBD (if necessary)

The ALCS is scheduled to being on Monday, Oct. 14 and conditional tickets are available now for both teams. If your team qualifies for the ALCS, you’re in! If not, you will receive a refund.

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Look at Michigan State basketball cheer on the Detroit Tigers

Watch the MSU basketball team cheer on the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have opened their run in the 2024 MLB postseason. The Tigers, who made an improbable run to the 2024 playoffs, has the whole state of Michigan cheering them on through this historic run. Among the whole state, that includes Michigan State’s basketball program.

During the Tigers playoff game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday afternoon, the Spartans had the game on in their practice gym.

Watch how the team reacted to the Tigers getting the final out of the ballgame and sealing the win:

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How to buy Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers 2024 AL Wild Card playoff tickets

Want to watch the Houston Astros take on the Detroit Tigers in person to begin the 2024 postseason? Limited Wild Card tickets still remain.

This story was updated to add new information.

The 2024 MLB postseason gets underway on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and the American League Wild Card matchups are set.

The Detroit Tigers, the team of destiny, the team that on Aug. 2 had a .2% chance of making the playoffs, are headed back to the postseason for the first time in 10 years.

The Tigers’ reward, an opponent with the most playoff success of any team in all of baseball during that same decade, the Houston Astros.

After a mediocre start to the season, the Astros are back in the playoffs and looking to make at least the American League Championship Series for the eighth-consecutive season.

Tickets still remain, and at a shockingly affordable price for the playoffs, for all three games in Houston.

Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers MLB playoff tickets

As of publication here are the cheapest ticket prices for each Wild Card game in Houston.

AL Wild Card Game 1 tickets: From $14

AL Wild Card Game 2 tickets: From $13

AL Wild Card Game 3 tickets: From $22

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Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Wild Card game times, playoff schedule

The Wild Card round begins on Tuesday, October 1 and would be played each subsequent day until one of the two teams wins the series and advances to the American League Division Series

Wild Card Game 1: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2:32 p.m. EDT

Wild Card Game 2: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2:32 p.m. EDT

Wild Card Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2:32 p.m. EDT (subject to change)

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2024 MLB playoff schedule

According to the MLB’s website, here is the tentative 2024 postseason schedule:

AL Wild Card schedule

Wild Card Game 1: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2:32 p.m. EDT

Wild Card Game 2: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2:32 p.m. EDT

Wild Card Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2:32 p.m. EDT (if necessary)

2024 ALDS schedule

ALDS Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 5, time TBA

ALDS Game 2: Monday, Oct. 7, time TBA

ALDS Game 3: Wednesday, Oct 9, time TBA

ALDS Game 4: Thursday, Oct 10, time TBA (if necessary)

ALDS Game 5: Saturday, Oct 12, time TBA (if necessary)

2024 ALCS schedule

The ALCS is tentatively set to begin on Monday, Oct. 14. Conditional tickets are available, and you can buy Houston Astros ALCS tickets or Detroit Tigers ALCS tickets now. If the team advances to the ALCS, you’re in. If they are eliminated prior to the ALCS, you will receive a refund.

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Garrett Crochet records six strikeouts at Detroit

Former Tennessee baseball pitcher Garrett Crochet records six strikeouts at Detroit.

Detroit (86-74) defeated Chicago (39-121), 4-1, on Friday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet started for the White Sox. He pitched four innings and recorded six strikeouts. The former Vol allowed four hits and one walk.

Crochet totaled 62 pitches, including 41 strikes, against the Tigers.

After Friday’s win, Detroit clinched an American League wild card spot in the playoffs.

Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).

He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. Crochet (10-9) recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.

The former Vol went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Crochet was selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane.

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Former Notre Dame outfielder Matt Vierling makes catch while mic’d up

This is what we call multitasking.

For better or worse, ESPN has made in-game on-field interviews a part of their broadcasts. At the very least, it’s made for some interesting TV. You never know when the player the broadcasters are talking to suddenly has to make a play.

Former Notre Dame outfielder [autotag]Matt Vierling[/autotag] found himself in this exact scenario while playing left field for the Detroit Tigers in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. As he was wearing his microphone, he suddenly had to chase down a fly ball hit by the New York Yankees’ Oswald Peraza:

This was a standout moment for Vierling on an evening that didn’t really feature them as he went 0 for 4 with one strikeout. Fortunately, it didn’t matter as the Tigers came from behind to beat the Yankees, 2-1, in 10 innings.

Vierling is slashing .253/.294/.432 for a .726 OPS. He already has career highs with 14 home runs and 46 RBIs with over a month left in the Tigers’ season.

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