Tigers vs. Guardians 2025 Wild Card Series schedule, scores: Where to watch MLB playoff games, TV coverage
The Wild Card Series wraps up with a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday
By
Matt Snyder
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The Cleveland Guardians (88-74) and Detroit Tigers (87-75) played six times in the final two weeks of the season and they're doing battle again in the Wild Card Series this week. The Guardians staged the biggest comeback to win a division in MLB history, charging back from 15 ½ games to steal the AL Central from the Tigers. The Tigers were able to squeak into the playoffs with a wild card spot and have the chance to make things right after their historic collapse.
The Tigers won Game 1 on Tuesday, beating the Guardians 2-1 behind a dominant showing from ace Tarik Skubal and just enough offense to get the job done. But as Cleveland showed all year, they weren't going down easy. Instead, they took down the Tigers 6-1 on Wednesday, tying the series and forcing a do-or-die Game 3 on Thursday. The winner will advance to the ALDS to face the Seattle Mariners.
Here's the Wild Card Series schedule for the Tigers vs. Guardians:
| Date | Start time/score | TV | Live stream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Game 1 | Tues., Sept. 30 | DET 2, CLE 1 | ESPN | fubo |
Game 2 | Weds., Oct. 1 | CLE 6, DET 1 | ESPN | fubo |
Game 3 | Thurs., Oct. 2 | 3:08 p.m. ET | ABC | fubo |
Where to watch Game 3
Date: Thursday, Oct. 2 | Time: 3:08 p.m. ET
Location: Progressive Field (Cleveland)
TV channel: ABC | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)
Probable pitchers: RHP Jack Flaherty (DET) vs. RHP Slade Cecconi (CLE)
Odds: DET -107 | CLE -113 (via DraftKings)
Game 3 prediction
I have no idea what to expect really, given this pitching matchup and these very unpredictable offenses. I'll say the Guardians find a way because they're at home and have the better team for quite a while. Plus, their bullpen is much better. Pick: Guardians -113 -- Matt Snyder
