The Guardians loaded the bases with three singles in the fifth, which set up Skubal against José Ramírez in a clash of two of the league’s top stars. Skubal struck Ramírez in the hand with a 99.9-mph fastball, which forced in the tying run. Thomas unloaded on the very next pitch.

The Guardians forced Game 5 against the Tigers on Saturday, while the Yankees advanced to the ALCS. The Mets are through to the NLCS, while the Dodgers, Yankees and Tigers all notched big wins Wednesday. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan made a diving catch to save a run in the eighth inning of ALDS Game 2 versus the Detroit Tigers.

Game 5 is set for an 1:08 p.m. first pitch at Progressive Field. Can the Guardians find a way to beat presumptive AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubel, who was perfect for the first 4⅓ innings in the Tigers' 3-0 win in Game 2? Can David Fry replicate some of the magic he produced in Game 4 to key the Guardians win?

Up until the definitive moment of the Detroit Tigers’ final game, a 7-3 loss in Game 5 of the ALDS, Tarik Skubal appeared invincible.

The Yankees and Guardians are set to meet in an ALCS that's a rematch of the 2022 ALDS won by New York. Our writers preview the series.

Major League Baseball's divisional round will reach its conclusion on Saturday with Game 5 of the ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians. The winner will advance to the ALCS, where they'll take on the New York Yankees for the right to represent the Junior Circuit in the 2024 World Series.