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The Cleveland Guardians<\/a>‘ bats were quiet for much of the regular season. But on Wednesday, the wretched wands found life.<\/p>\n Facing elimination against the Detroit Tigers<\/a>, Cleveland’s offense rallied for five runs in the eighth inning of Game 2, turning a tied game into a comfortable 6-1 win. The result pushed the Guardians’ AL Wild Card Series tilt against their divisional rivals to a decisive third game, setting the stage for another memorable finale at Progressive Field.<\/p>\n Cleveland’s home ground has played host to plenty of notable moments, from Roberto Alomar and Omar Vizquel’s heroics in the 1997 ALDS to Rajai Davis’ game-tying blast in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. The trend continued in last year’s postseason, with Stephen Vogt’s side scoring a momentous victory over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS after Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry launched late comets into the moody Cleveland sky.<\/p>\n They’ll have their work cut out for them against the Tigers, who sport one of MLB’s most fearsome rotations. Jack Flaherty will take the mound in Game 3 for Detroit. He has championship pedigree, having fired arrows from the bump for the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> this time last year.<\/p>\n A winner-take-all Game 3 is apt for this series; the two sides finished one game apart in the AL Central standings. What better way to clinch entry into MLB’s Elite Eight than by besting one of your biggest rivals to do so?<\/p>\n The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Guardians vs. Tigers in Game 3 of the 2025 American League Wild Card Series. Follow below for highlights, analysis, and more as two of the AL’s best sides vie for a spot in the AL Divisional Series.<\/p>\n STREAM: Watch Guardians vs. Tigers Game 3 live in ESPN app<\/a><\/p>\n Tigers vs. Guardians score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MLB PLAYOFFS HQ:\u00a0\u00a0Live MLB scores<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Full MLB schedule<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Updated MLB bracket<\/a><\/p>\n Tigers vs. Guardians live updates, highlights from AL Wild Card Game 3<\/p>\n (All times ET)<\/p>\n 3:35 p.m.:\u00a0Rookie Chase DeLauter collects his first career hit, slipping a scorcher past second base. His family, watching from the stands, beamed with pride upon sight of the single.<\/p>\n 3:32 p.m.:\u00a0Cecchino dispatches of Zach McKinstry via groundout to bring the inning to a close. Far shorter frame for the Guardians hurler than in the first, when he threw 26 pitches.<\/p>\n End of first inning: Tigers 0, Guardians 0<\/p>\n 3:25 p.m.:\u00a0Ramirez is set down on strikes. It’s a 1-2-3 inning for Flaherty.<\/p>\n 3:19 p.m.:\u00a0Cecconi whiffs Spencer Torkelson to get out of the frame. That’s his second K of the contest.<\/p>\n 3:10 p.m.:\u00a0And we’re off! Cecconi takes on Gleyber Torres to kick off the contest.<\/p>\n 2:30 p.m.:\u00a0The Tigers will have ample support in Progressive Field. They also received some cheers from a group of familiar faces:<\/p>\n Supporting the squad from home today pic.twitter.com\/TAbdteGJZX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2:15 p.m.:\u00a0Here’s a look at the starting lineups for this afternoon’s clash:<\/p>\n Let’s finish what we started.#GuardsBall<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3ctNT5hLF4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Game 3 \u2935\ufe0f#BuiltForOctober<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/G9nE6gvE66<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2:00 p.m.:\u00a0Standing on the mound for the Tigers is former Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty. He posted a 4.64 ERA across 31 starts, good for an 89 ERA+. He’ll face off against Guardians Slade Cecconi, who posted a 2.25 ERA against Detroit this season.<\/p>\n Where to watch Tigers vs. Guardians today<\/p>\n Tigers vs. Guardians start time<\/p>\n Date: Thursday, October 2Time: 3 p.m. ET<\/p>\n The rubber match of the Guardians and Tigers’ three-game set in the AL Wild Card Series will kick off at 3 p.m. ET from Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.<\/p>\n Game 2 of Yankees vs. Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series will begin at 6 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York.\u00a0<\/p>\n What channel is Tigers vs. Guardians on today?<\/p>\n Cleveland and Detroit’s AL Wild Card tilt will air on ABC nationally. Sean McDonough (play-by-play) and Todd Frazier (analyst) will be on the call, while Taylor McGregor will offer musings from the sideline.<\/p>\n Cord-cutters can also find the action on\u00a0the new ESPN app<\/a>\u00a0or on Fubo.<\/p>\n MLB playoff schedule 2025Wild Card Series scheduleTuesday, Sept. 30GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 1: Tigers 2, Guardians 11:08 p.m.ESPN,\u00a0ESPN app,\u00a0FuboGame 1: Cubs 3, Padres 13:08 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, FuboGame 1: Red Sox 3, Yankees 16:08 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboGame 1: Dodgers 10, Reds 59:08 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboWednesday Oct. 1GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 2: Guardians 6, Tigers 11:08 p.m.ESPN,\u00a0ESPN app,\u00a0FuboGame 2: Padres 3, Cubs 03:08 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, FuboGame 2: Yankees 4,\u00a0Red Sox 36:08 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboGame 2: Dodgers 8, Reds 49:08 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboThursday, Oct. 2GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 3: Guardians vs. Tigers*1:08 p.m.ESPN,\u00a0ESPN app,\u00a0FuboGame 3: Cubs vs. Padres*3:08 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, FuboGame 3: Yankees vs. Red Sox*6:08 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboGame 3: Dodgers vs. Reds*9:08 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary; Game 3 times subject to change<\/p>\n Division Series schedule, scoresSaturday, Oct. 4GameTime (ET)TV channelNLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs\/PadresTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVNLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers\/RedsTBDTBS, DirecTVALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Guardians\/TigersTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees\/Red SoxTBDFox\/FS1, FuboSunday, Oct. 5GameTime (ET)TV channelALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Guardians\/TigersTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees\/Red SoxTBDFox\/FS1, FuboMonday, Oct. 6GameTime (ET)TV channelNLDS Game 2: Brewers\u00a0vs. Cubs\/PadresTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVNLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers\/RedsTBDTBS, DirecTVTuesday, Oct. 7GameTime (ET)TV channelALDS Game 3: Guardians\/Tigers vs. MarinersTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboALDS Game 3: Yankees\/Red Sox vs. Blue JaysTBDFox\/FS1, FuboWednesday, Oct. 8GameTime (ET)TV channelNLDS Game 3: Cubs\/Padres vs. BrewersTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVNLDS Game 3: Dodgers\/Reds vs. PhilliesTBDTBS, DirecTVALDS Game 4: Guardians\/Tigers vs. Mariners*TBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboALDS Game 4: Yankees\/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays*TBDFox\/FS1, Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 9GameTime (ET)TV channelNLDS Game 4: Cubs\/Padres vs. Brewers*TBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVNLDS Game 4: Dodgers\/Reds vs. Phillies*TBDTBS, DirecTV<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 10GameTime (ET)TV channelALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Guardians\/Tigers*TBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees\/Red Sox*TBDFox\/FS1, FuboSaturday, Oct. 11GameTime (ET)TV channelNLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs\/Padres*TBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVNLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers\/Reds*TBDTBS, DirecTV<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n League Championship Series scheduleSunday, Oct. 12GameTime (ET)TV channelALCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboMonday, Oct. 13GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVALCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboTuesday, Oct. 14GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVWednesday, Oct. 15GameTime (ET)TV channelALCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboThursday, Oct. 16GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVALCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0FuboFriday, Oct. 17GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVALCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD*TBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 18GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD*TBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTV<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 19GameTime (ET)TV channelALCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD*TBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 20GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD*TBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTVALCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD*TBDFox\/FS1,\u00a0Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday, Oct. 21GameTime (ET)TV channelNLCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD*TBDTBS,\u00a0DirecTV<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n World Series schedule 2025Friday, Oct. 24GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 1: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox,\u00a0FuboSaturday, Oct. 25GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 2: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox,\u00a0FuboMonday, Oct. 27GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 3: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox,\u00a0FuboTuesday, Oct. 28GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 4: TBD vs. TBDTBDFox,\u00a0FuboWednesday, Oct. 29GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 5: TBD vs. TBD*TBDFox,\u00a0Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 31GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 6: TBD vs. TBD*TBDFox, Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, Nov. 1GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 7: TBD vs. TBD*TBDFox, Fubo<\/p>\n *If necessary\u00a0<\/p>\n