CLEVELAND — Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler grew up a Cleveland baseball fan in Stark County , but the Jackson High School graduate has a job to do nowadays.

Business required Dingler to compete and do everything in his power to end the Guardians’ 2025 season. He obliged by providing the turning point during the winner-take-all Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series, helping the Tigers prevail 6-3 on Oct. 2 at Progressive Field.

Dingler launched a solo home run 401 feet to left field off Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo in the sixth inning. Dingler’s first career postseason hit gave the Tigers a 2-1 advantage. They led the rest of the way, adding insurance with a four-run seventh inning.

“It's obviously cool,” Dingler said of hitting his crucial home run i

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