The Guardians' playoff run came to an end with a loss in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series to the Detroit Tigers. Here's how the game unfolded.

For the second year in a row, the Detroit Tigers are moving on to the ALDS, in their 18th MLB playoff appearance in 125 seasons.

It’s officially do or die time for the Detroit Tigers as they head into a deciding Game 3 of their AL Wild Card series against the Cleveland Guardians. The Tigers took Game 1 off a gem from Tarik Skubal, but fell on Wednesday after a late surge from the Guardians.

The Guardians' 6-3 loss in Game 3 of the AL wild card series ended their season. Here's what Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said after clinching a spot in the ALDS.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez started all three games in the AL wild-card series against the Cleveland Guardians during the MLB playoffs.

Those moves proved to be disastrous. Paddack made six starts before being sent to the bullpen, primarily serving as a mop-up pitcher and made one final start on Sept. 28. He posted a disappointing 6.32 ERA and a 1.298 WHIP over his 47 innings in Minnesota, allowing 14 home runs while issuing 10 walks with 29 strikeouts.

Kirby, whose playoff experience includes a memorable 18-inning game against the Astros in 2022, will be opposed by Detroit’s Troy Melton, who quickly rose through the ranks this season.

Colt Keith and Matt Vierling are trending toward returning to the Detroit Tigers sooner than later in MLB playoffs, but Reese Olson needs more time.