What channel is Guardians vs Tigers on Saturday? Time, TV schedule to watch ALDS playoff game

The Cleveland Guardians are back in the playoffs, and are coming off a good amount of rest. The Guardians haven't played since the regular season finale on Sept. 28.

Baseball resumes in Cleveland Saturday with the Guardians taking on the Detroit Tigers in the American League Divisional Series.

The two teams were pretty evenly matched head-to-head this season with the Guardians winning seven of the 13 games between the two.

Detroit is coming off a wild-card series win over the Houston Astros .

Here's how to watch the game on television and listen on the radio:

What time is the Guardians game Saturday?

Time: 1:08 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5

The Guardians and Tigers begin their best-of-five American League Divisional Series on Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field.

What channel are the Guardians on Saturday? TV channel, live stream

TV: There are options. Game 1 will air on TBS, truTV and on the streaming service Max.

Announcers: Brian Anderson and Jeff Francoeur

Livestream: On Sling TV .

Guardians vs Tigers playoff schedule

• Game 1: Tigers at Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1:08 p.m.
• Game 2: Tigers at Guardians, Monday, Oct. 7, 4:08 p,.m.
• Game 3: Guardians at Tigers, Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBD
• Game 4: Guardians at Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 10, TBD*
• Game 5: Tigers vs. Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 12, TBD*

*if necessary

Cleveland Guardians on radio

The Guardians Radio Network has two local flagship stations — AM-1100 WTAM and FM-100.7 WMMS. Find a full list of Guardians radio stations here .

Announcers: Tom Hamilton, Jim Rosenhaus and Andre Knott.

Tigers vs Guardians betting odds, spread

• ODDS: Guardians by 1.5 runs
• O/U: 7 runs
• Moneyline: Guardians -150, Tigers +125

Odds via BetMGM on Thursday evening.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: What channel is Guardians vs Tigers on Saturday? Time, TV schedule to watch ALDS playoff game