Kerry Carpenter's three-run homer off All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning secured a stunning 3-0 victory for the Tigers against the Guardians.
The Tigers' ace, Tarik Skubal, pitched seven shutout innings, marking a significant performance as Detroit pulled off a rare big inning against Clase.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt stood by his decision to use Clase for more than one inning, emphasizing the closer's track record despite the surprising outcome.
Despite their struggles, the Tigers have been on an impressive winning streak, finishing strong in the season before shocking the Astros in the Wild Card.
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