CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians scored five times in the eighth inning and captured a 6-1 win Wednesday, forcing a decisive Game 3 in their American League wild card series against the Tigers.

In his postgame remarks, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talked about Casey Mize’s start, pinch hitting for Riley Greene and extending Cade Smith’s pitch count in the ninth.

Below is a transcript of Hinch’s remarks courtesy of ASAP Sports .

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