OK, this is officially getting scary.

Because nothing is coming easy or effortless right now for the Detroit Tigers . It’s like watching somebody walk across a sheet of ice. The Tigers are slipping and sliding and crashing and getting back up with a bloody knee and an aching back.

Yes, we have officially entered a hold-your-breath moment after the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tigers, 3-1 , on Thursday, Sept. 18, finishing off a three-game sweep of the Tigers.

A devastating sweep.

And everything feels like it has flipped inside out. Just from a year ago . Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

In 2024, the Tigers jumped on a magic carpet ride, soaring out of a hole and going 17-8 in September just to make the playoffs.

This year, it’s completely

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