The American League Central division is having a moment.
The Detroit Tigers continued their torrent pace and swept the Houston Astros out of the Wild Card round of the 2024 MLB playoffs.
The Tigers, the hottest team in baseball since August 11 when they had just a .02% chance of making the playoffs, now face a familiar foe in the American League Divisional Series, the Cleveland Guardians.
The Guardians earned a bye to the ALDS after winning 92 games this season and the AL Central division title.
In addition to these two AL Central teams, the Kansas City Royals also advanced on Wednesday, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles. The Royals will face off against Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in the next round.
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Game 1: From $189
Game 2: From $96
Game 3: From $96
Game 4 (if necessary): From $98
Game 5 (if necessary): From $116
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Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland at 1:08 p.m. ET – Shop tickets
Game 2: Monday, Oct. 7 in Cleveland at 4:08 p.m. ET – Shop tickets
Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Detroit, time TBD – Shop tickets
Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 10 in Detroit, time TBD – Shop tickets
Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct 12 in Cleveland, time TBD – Shop tickets
American League Division Series schedule
Saturday, Oct. 5 – Game 1:
- Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians – 1:08 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees – 6:38 p.m. ET
Monday, Oct. 7 – Game 2:
- Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians – 4:08 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees – 7:38 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Game 3:
- Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers – TBD
- New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals- TBD
Thursday, Oct. 10 – Game 4 (if necessary)
- Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers – TBD (if necessary)
- New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals- TBD (if necessary)
Saturday, Oct. 12 – Game 5 (if necessary)
- Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians – TBD (if necessary)
- Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees – TBD (if necessary)
The ALCS is scheduled to being on Monday, Oct. 14 and conditional tickets are available now for both teams. If your team qualifies for the ALCS, you’re in! If not, you will receive a refund.
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