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,

MLB postseason continues Monday with Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Cleveland used a five-run first inning to rout the Tigers in Game 1 ( CLE 7,

After both National League Division Series were knotted up at one game apiece on Sunday, the two AL wild-card teams are looking for road wins in Game 2 to head back home for Game 3 with home-field advantage.