Tarik Skubal performed as advertised in Game 1 of the Tigers' AL Wild Card Series against the Guardians. Now Detroit will need to see if it can maintain the momentum.
After a miraculous run to the AL Central title, the Guardians' season is suddenly on the line in Game 2 at Progressive Field.
Tanner Bibee will pick up the baton from Gavin Williams, who was brilliant in the opener but took the loss after allowing two unearned runs. The Tigers will give the ball to Casey Mize and hope to manufacture a bit more offense of their own.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Guardians vs. Tigers Wednesday in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series.
What channel is Guardians vs. Tigers on today?
Game 22 of Guardians vs. Tigers will air nationally on ESPN with Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Frazier (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (reporter) on the call.
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Guardians vs. Tigers start time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Time: 1:08 p.m. ET
First pitch of Guardians vs. Tigers is set for 1:08 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
The game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio since the Guardians won the AL Central and earned the No. 3 seed. It's the second game in a best-of-three playoff series.
Guardians vs. Tigers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Game 2 of Guardians vs. Tigers live with SiriusXM. Stream the call on the app or tune to channel 89 in vehicles for the Guardians' broadcast or channel 175 for the Tigers' call.
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MLB Wild Card schedule
Wednesday, Oct. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: Guardians vs. Tigers | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Dodgers vs. Reds | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 2
Thursday schedule subject to change based on how many series go three games.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 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