CLEVELAND — It's winner take all for the Guardians and Tigers today.

The American League Central Division rivals are set to play a decisive Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series . The Tigers were 2-1 winners of Game 1 and the Guardians bounced back with a 6-1 win in Game 2.

Game 3 of the best-of-three series is set for 3:08 p.m. Oct. 2.

Here are Guardians-Tigers Game 3 predictions from Beacon Journal sports writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich. Buy Cleveland Guardians gear

Guardians vs. Tigers prediction: Who wins Game 3 Thursday?

Lewis: The Tigers haven't been able to bury the Guardians all season. Cleveland's lineup does have a boost with George Valera and Chase DeLauter available, and the " Playoff Rocchio " bit might be real. Cleveland's bullpen remains elit

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