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The Cleveland Guardians‘ bats were quiet for much of the regular season. But on Wednesday, the wretched wands found life.

Facing elimination against the Detroit Tigers, 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.

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.

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 this time last year.

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?

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.

STREAM: Watch Guardians vs. Tigers Game 3 live in ESPN app

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Tigers vs. Guardians live updates, highlights from AL Wild Card Game 3

(All times ET)

3:19 p.m.: Cecconi whiffs Spencer Torkelson to get out of the frame. That’s his second K of the contest.

3:10 p.m.: And we’re off! Cecconi takes on Gleyber Torres to kick off the contest.

2:30 p.m.: The Tigers will have ample support in Progressive Field. They also received some cheers from a group of familiar faces:

2:15 p.m.: Here’s a look at the starting lineups for this afternoon’s clash:

2:00 p.m.: Standing 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.

Where to watch Tigers vs. Guardians today

Tigers vs. Guardians start time

  • Date: Thursday, October 2
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET

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.

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. 

What channel is Tigers vs. Guardians on today?

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.

Cord-cutters can also find the action on the new ESPN app or on Fubo.

MLB playoff schedule 2025

Wild Card Series schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 1: Tigers 2, Guardians 1 1:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 1: Cubs 3, Padres 1 3:08 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 1: Red Sox 3, Yankees 1 6:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 1: Dodgers 10, Reds 5 9:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo

Wednesday Oct. 1

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 2: Guardians 6, Tigers 1 1:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 2: Padres 3, Cubs 0 3:08 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 2: Yankees 4, Red Sox 3 6:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 2: Dodgers 8, Reds 4 9:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo

Thursday, Oct. 2

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 3: Guardians vs. Tigers* 1:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres* 3:08 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 3: Yankees vs. Red Sox* 6:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Game 3: Dodgers vs. Reds* 9:08 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo

*If necessary; Game 3 times subject to change

Division Series schedule, scores

Saturday, Oct. 4

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres TBD TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds TBD TBS, DirecTV
ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Sunday, Oct. 5

Game Time (ET) TV channel
ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Monday, Oct. 6

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres TBD TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds TBD TBS, DirecTV

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Game Time (ET) TV channel
ALDS Game 3: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 3: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLDS Game 3: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers TBD TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 3: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies TBD TBS, DirecTV
ALDS Game 4: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 4: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

*If necessary 

Thursday, Oct. 9

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLDS Game 4: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers* TBD TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 4: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies* TBD TBS, DirecTV

*If necessary 

Friday, Oct. 10

Game Time (ET) TV channel
ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Saturday, Oct. 11

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres* TBD TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds* TBD TBS, DirecTV

*If necessary 

League Championship Series schedule

Sunday, Oct. 12

Game Time (ET) TV channel
ALCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Monday, Oct. 13

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD TBD TBS, DirecTV
ALCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD TBD TBS, DirecTV

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Game Time (ET) TV channel
ALCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Thursday, Oct. 16

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD TBD TBS, DirecTV
ALCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Friday, Oct. 17

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD TBD TBS, DirecTV
ALCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

*If necessary 

Saturday, Oct. 18

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* TBD TBS, DirecTV

*If necessary 

Sunday, Oct. 19

Game Time (ET) TV channel
ALCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

*If necessary 

Monday, Oct. 20

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* TBD TBS, DirecTV
ALCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

*If necessary 

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Game Time (ET) TV channel
NLCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* TBD TBS, DirecTV

*If necessary 

World Series schedule 2025

Friday, Oct. 24

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 1: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox, Fubo

Saturday, Oct. 25

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 2: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox, Fubo

Monday, Oct. 27

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 3: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox, Fubo

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 4: TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox, Fubo

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* TBD Fox, Fubo

*If necessary 

Friday, Oct. 31

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* TBD Fox, Fubo

*If necessary 

Saturday, Nov. 1

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* TBD Fox, Fubo

*If necessary 

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