DETROIT — The Guardians have two chances to win this four-game series from the AL Central-leading Tigers. The first one comes Saturday night when Luis Ortiz faces Detroit at Comerica Park.
The Guards put themselves in this position by winning the first two games of the series on Thursday and Friday by scores of 7-0 and 3-1.
Game: 51.
Where: Comerica Park, Saturday at 7:15 p.m.
TV/radio: FOX will televise Saturday’s game. WTAM, WMMS and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.
Team: Guardians (28-22) vs. Tigers (33-19).
Starting pitchers: RHP Luis Ortiz (2-5, 4.66) vs. RHP Casey Mize (6-1, 2.53).
Lineups
Guardians
LF Steven Kwan.
CF Lane Thomas.
3B Jose Ramirez.
1B Kyle Manzardo.
DH Carlos Santana.
2B Daniel Schneemann.
SS Gabriel Arias.
C Bo Naylor.
RF Jhohkensy Noel.
Tigers
RF Kerry Carpenter.
2B Gleyeber Torres.
DH Colt Keith.
LF Riley Greene.
1B Spencer Torkelson.
3B Zach McKinstry.
CF Matt Vierling.
SS Trey Sweeney.
C Jack Rogers.