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Skubal threw a 99 mph fastball that struck David Fry in the nose and face after the Cleveland designated hitter squared to bunt. Skubal was distraught and immediately dropped his cap and glove before he covered his mouth in disbelief.
Teams that have lost Game 1 of the Wild Card round have NEVER advanced to the divisional series. Here's what the Cleveland Guardians need to do this week.
Gavin Williams will get the start against the Tigers on Tuesday in the first game of the American League Wild Card Series.
The Guardians claimed the 13th AL Central Division title in franchise history Sunday by virtue of Detroit's loss in Boston.
The Tigers needed a win to have a shot at the AL Central title. Three runs allowed in the fourth inning nixed those hopes.
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Tigers clinch playoff berth after late-season collapse, but AL Central crown still undecided
For a second consecutive season, the Tigers will play baseball in October. Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox also moved the Tigers atop the AL Central.