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Detroit Tigers game today vs Guardians ALDS Game 5: Time, TV Channel

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Detroit Tigers game today vs Guardians ALDS Game 5: Time, TV Channel

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That's what matters.

The Detroit Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth and final game of the ALDS on Saturday at Progressive Field.

The stakes are simple: A win will advance the Tigers to the ALCS, where they will play the New York Yankees for the American League pennant, while a loss will end the Tigers' run in 2024.

The Tigers had a chance to close the series at home in Game 4, but lost the hard-fought game 5-4 to go the distance. It was a back-and-forth battle at Comerica Park, and the Guardians emerged victorious with another game-winning hit, a tight two-run home run by David Fry, keeping their season alive.

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The Tigers have star pitcher Tarik Skubal who will pitch the deciding game. Skubal is 2-0 in the postseason without giving up a run over 13 innings, including seven innings of shutout ball against the Guardians in Game 2 to spark a late surge.

On the other hand, the Guardians also return their former Tiger Matthew Boyd from Game 2. Boyd pitched 4⅔ innings and gave up no runs on four hits before giving way to a plethora of arms out of the bullpen. Game 2 hero Kerry Carpenter faces a game decision on Saturday because of a hamstring injury he suffered in Game 4.

The game was originally scheduled for prime time, but was moved to 1 p.m. due to weather reasons. Here's all the information you need to know ahead of Game 5 of the ALDS, including the updated time, TV channel and live stream, as well as the TV announcers in the locker room.

Tigers Lineup Game 5: TBA.

Guardians Game 5 Lineup: TBA.

How to watch Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians

What: Game 5 of ALDS in the 2024 MLB Playoffs.

When: Saturday, 1:08 p.m. ET.

Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland.

TV: TBS.

TV announcer: Brian Anderson and Jeff Francoeur.

Live stream: On Sling TV.

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers Radio affiliates); nationally on ESPN Radio.

Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (18-4, 2.39 ERA in regular season) vs. Guardians LHP Matthew Boyd (2-2, 2.72 ERA in regular season).

Weather on the first pitch: Cloudy with a temperature around 65 degrees and a 24% chance of rain in Cleveland.

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