On Saturday, cleveland guardians and detroit tigers They are scheduled to face off in a decisive Game 5 of the ALDS series for a spot in the ALCS. new york yankees on the line.
The first pitch of the game was scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. However, with forecasts predicting severe weather in the Cleveland area Saturday night, Major League Baseball is moving up the first pitch for Game 5 to 1:08 pm ET.
The Guardians won Game 4 on Thursday, forcing a decisive Game 5. Pinch hitter David Fry hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning, saving the AL Central Division champions from elimination.
The Tigers have already announced that left-hander Tarik Skubal will be called up for Game 5. Skubal is 1-0 in the postseason with two starts, including a win against the Tigers. houston astros in the wild card round. Skubal pitched six scoreless innings in that start. Skubal pitched a scoreless seventh inning in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Guardians, but was removed without a decision.
Cleveland has not yet officially named a starter for Game 5, but is expected to start Matthew Boyd.
Ohio State fans may appreciate this switch, as it allows them to avoid channel surfing between the Guardians game and Game 2. ohioA big match against No. 3 Oregon State to be held at Autzen Stadium. That game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
