LIVE UPDATES: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers ALDS Game 1

Live updates and highlights from Game 1 of the ALDS between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers.

Sep 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) fields a ball hit by Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The ALDS if officially here as the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers prepare for Game 1 on Saturday with first pitch at 1:08 PM est. Make sure to follow along to this game thread to get the latest updates, highlights, and notes from Progressive Field.

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3:55 PM - Bring On Clase

Emmanuel Clase relieves Hunter Gaddis as the Guardians take a 7-0 lead into the nininth inning. No, it's not a save situations, but Clase hasn't pitched in over a week. It makes sense to get him some work in.

3:42 PM - Guardians Make Pitching Change

Hunter Gaddis relieves Tim Herrin in the top of the eighth inning. Herring threw 1.0 innings, issued one walk, and struck out two batters.

3:30 PM - Tigers Make Pitching Change

Keider Montero relieves Sean Guenther in the bottom of the seventh inning.

3:24 PM - Guardians Make Pitching Change

Tim Herrin relieves Cade Smith in the top of seventh inning.

3:18 PM - Tigers Make Pitching Change

Sean Guenther relieves Ty Madden after the Tigers pitcher gave up two earned runs in 0.2 innings of work.

3:18 PM - David Fry Extends Guardians Lead To 7-0

The Guardians hadn't scored since there five-run first inning. David Fry added a few more insurnace runs to that lead with a two-run RBI double, scoring Steven Kwan and Jhonkensy Noel.

Cleveland owns a 7-0 lead.

The extra point is good! 🙌#ForTheLand | #GuardsBall pic.twitter.com/ASx7tX5OUd

— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 5, 2024

3:05 - Tigers Make Pitching Change

Reese Olson's day is over after 5.0 innings of work. Ty Madden comes on in relief in the bottom of the sixth inning.

3:02 PM - A Dominant Playoff Debut From Cade Smith

Cade Smith's dominant pitching continues into the playoffs. In his postseason debut, Smith saw four batters and struck every single one of them.

2:52 PM - Reese Olson Rolling

Reese Olson has now retired nine straight Guardians, and finished off a seven pitch fifth inning.

2:45 PM - Cade Smith Relieves Tanner Bibee After 4.2 Innings

Bibee's day has come to an end 4.2 innigs of work. The sophomore pitcher's playoff debut should be considered a success. He allowed just four hits, issued one walk, struck out six batters, and didn't allow a single run.

Rookie Cade Smith comes on the mound in relief.

2:31 PM - Tanner Bibee Works Out Of A Jam In The 4th Inning

Tanner Bibee found himself in his first real jam of the game with two runners on base with no outs. Thankfully, he forced Spencer Torkelson to ground into a double play, and Zack McKinstry grounded out the next play.

No damage done and the Guardians still lead 5-0.

2:23 PM - Reese Olson Providing Spark For Tigers

Reese Olson came on in relief of Tyler Hotlon in the first inning. Since then, he's given up just three hits and struck out four Guardians.

2:12 PM - Tanner Bibee Finding Rythmn

Tanner Bibee had a tough time controlling his pitches at first, throwing 20+ pitches in the first inning alone. However, he's really settled down since and has allowed just two hits, issued zero walks, and had five strikeouts in three innings of work.

1:38 PM - Lane Thomas Three Run Homer, 5-0 Guardians

Lane Thomas went first pitch swinging and hit a three-run-home run for the Guardians, extending their lead to 5-0. The Guardians couldn't have asked for a better start!

Bad idea to be on the tracks when the Lane Train is coming through!#ForTheLand | #GuardsBall pic.twitter.com/IZNBI7UBHZ

— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 5, 2024

1:34 PM - Josh Naylor Adds On For Cleveland

Just a few pitches later, Josh Naylor added on with an RBI single, scoring Fry. Guardians now lead 2-0.

1:32 AM - Jose Ramirez Gives Guardians 1-0 Lead

Who else but Cleveland's superstar, Jose Ramirez, can get the Guardians on the board early? Ramirez put the ball in play, which scored Steven Kwan, who scored from second after a lead-off double. David Fry advanced to third base.

Cleveland Guardians Starting Lineup

1. Steven Kwan - LF
2. David Fry - DH
3. Jose Ramirez - 3B
4. Josh Naylor - 1B
5. Lane Thomas - CF
6. Andres Gimenez - 2B
7. Jhonkensy Noel - RF
8. Bo Naylor - C
9. Bryan Rocchio - SS
Tanner Bibee - SP

Detroit Tigers Starting Lineup

1. Parker Meadows - CF
2. Kerry Carpenter - DH
3. Matt Vierling - FR
4. Riley Greene - LF
5. Colt Keith - 2B
6. Spencer Torkelson - 1B
7. Zach McKinstry - 3B
8. Trey Sweeney - SS
9. Jake Rogers - C
Tyler Holton - Starting Pitcher

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Apr 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Guardians and Tigers are both similar teams with similar strength and weakness. They have top-heavy starting rotations, dominant bullpens, and offenses that can get hot in an instant.

The two teams have also played each other very closely this season.

The Guardians did win the season series with seven wins while putting up a batting average of .225, a starter ERA of 5.65, and a bullpen ERA of 2.58 against the Tigers. Detroit won six games in the season series and had a team batting average of .241, a starter ERA of 3.93, and a bullpen ERA of 3.13.

However, it's been a while since the two teams faced off in the regular season, and they're very different roster then they were in July. Its's going to be a close series that could easily last five games to determine a winner.