Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers MLB playoffs ALDS Game 3 predictions

DETROIT — It's a new series in Detroit, now tied 1-1 heading into Wednesday's Game 3.

The Tigers proved in Game 2 that Emmanuel Clase is human , and the Guardians' main task might now be to avoid a Game 5, which would mean another date with Tarik Skubal.

The Guardians lineup jumped all over the Tigers' "pitching chaos" strategy in Game 1, which Detroit will go to again in Game 3.

Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 3 predictions

Lewis : The Guardians had success against the Tigers' bullpen in Game 1, but there's a reason Detroit has had recent success with this strategy over the last few weeks. Alex Cobb appears to be ready after earning his spot on the ALDS roster via his performance in a few sim games last week, and he now can make his first playoff start in 11 years. I expect this one to be closer than Game 1, and I'll take the Guardians to take a 2-1 series lead. Guardians 3, Tigers 2.

Ulrich: The Tigers fully trust one starting pitcher on their roster, Tarik Skubal , who dominated in Detroit's Game 2 triumph. The Guardians trust a healthy Alex Cobb , and the blister he endured last month has healed enough for him to receive the Game 3 nod. Permission granted to interpret this guess as belief in Cobb being a better bet in Game 3 than Detroit's “pitching chaos.” Guardians 5, Tigers 3.

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