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Tigers Cinderella Story Ends in Heartbreak as Guardians Force ALDS Showdown

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Sep 25, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Jahmai Jones (18) celebrates his solo home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Sep 25, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Jahmai Jones (18) celebrates his solo home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Tigers' Cinderella Story Ends in Heartbreak
The Cleveland Guardians edged out the Detroit Tigers 6-1 in Game 3, forcing a winner-take-all showdown for a spot in the ALDS. The series has been a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball, with both teams trading wins and losses.
Guardians' manager Terry Francona said, 'This is what it's all about. To be in this position, to have a chance to advance to the next round, it's an incredible feeling.' The Guardians will now face the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS, with the winner earning a spot in the World Series.
The Tigers, meanwhile, will head back to the drawing board, hoping to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger next season. As Guardians All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan said, 'These games have felt like a chess match. We knew it was going to be tough, but we believed in ourselves and our ability to come out on top.'

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