The Detroit Tigers will look to punch their tickets into the ALDS of the 2025 MLB playoffs when they face off versus the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card on Wednesday. Detroit took Game 1 by a 2-1 score, putting it on the brink of its second ALDS in as many years. During the regular season, Cleveland (88-74) won the AL Central, edging out Detroit (87-75) by a single game. Tanner Bibee (12-11, 4.24 ERA) will get the start for Cleveland, while Detroit will counter with Casey Mize (14-6, 3.87)
First pitch from Progressive Field in Cleveland is set for 1:08 p.m. ET. The Guardians went 8-5 versus the Tigers in the regular season, and Cleveland won the lone prior postseason series between the two in last year's ALDS. Cleveland is a -133 favorite on the mone