The Cleveland Guardians enter the ALCS after defeating the Tigers 7-3 in a crucial Divisional Series Game 5 on Saturday.
Cleveland, seeking its first World Series title since 1948, went two games without a point earlier in the series as the Tigers were about to advance.
But the Guardians’ bats woke up in Games 4 and 5, and they’ve advanced thanks to a five-run fifth inning on Saturday.
Cleveland will face the Yankees in the next round.
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (8) runs the bases after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers
It is the first ALCS appearance for Cleveland since 2016.
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