The Tigers are starting ace lefty Tarik Skubal (1-0 in the 2024 postseason), while Cleveland is starting former Tiger, lefty Matthew Boyd. The Guardians jumped to a 5-0 lead before an out was recorded in the first inning of Game 1 and the Tigers' offense was shut down by Cleveland's pitching,

There’s a cautious optimism in the Guardians’ clubhouse. The confidence has been there all season, and it won’t go away anytime soon. It was boosted to another level after Cleveland took a 7-0 win ove