CLEVELAND (FOX 2) - The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the first game of the American League Wild Card Series this afternoon at Progressive Field.

In a true pitcher's duel, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Guardians starter Gavin Williams kept hitters on both sides in check for most of the contest.

Skubal was masterful, striking out 14 through 7 ⅔ innings and allowing just one run — on an infield single just out of reach of the defending Cy Young winner.

The scoring started in the 1st inning when Spencer Torkelson singled to give the Tigers an early 1-0 lead. The Guardians answered in the 4th inning when Gabriel Arias drove in the tying run, making it 1-1.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 7th inning by Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry, who hit a clutch sac

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