MLB Wild Card Playoffs: Guardians Battle Tigers for Survival!
The MLB Wild Card series is heating up! Today, October 1, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians are facing off against the Detroit Tigers in a crucial Game 2. After the Tigers snagged a 2-1 victory in Game 1, the Guardians are fighting to stay alive in the playoffs.
The Guardians currently lead the Tigers 1-0 in the top of the 4th inning. Tanner Bibee is on the mound for Cleveland, hoping to shut down Detroit's offense. Casey Mize is pitching for the Tigers, making his postseason debut after missing the 2024 playoffs. He's looking to bounce back after a tough first few innings.
The stakes are high! A Guardians win forces a decisive Game 3. A Tigers win sends them to the American League Division Series to face the Seattle Mariners.
Key Moments:
- Top 4th: Guardians lead 1-0. Bibee strikes out Torkelson.
- End 3rd: Mize throws a quick six-pitch inning after a rocky start.
- End 2nd: Mize settles down, pitching a scoreless inning.
Keep checking back for live updates and highlights from this exciting Wild Card matchup! Other games to watch today include Padres vs. Cubs, Red Sox vs. Yankees, and Reds vs. Dodgers. The road to the World Series continues!
What's Next?
If the Guardians win, get ready for a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday, October 2nd. If the Tigers prevail, they're off to Seattle for Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, October 4th.