Guardians grand slam their way to a Game 5 victory over Tigers, head to ALCS: Takeaways
The Guardians loaded the bases with three singles in the fifth, which set up Skubal against José Ramírez in a clash of two of the league’s top stars. Skubal struck Ramírez in the hand with a 99.9-mph fastball, which forced in the tying run. Thomas unloaded on the very next pitch.