The Tigers' Kerry Carpenter hits the go-ahead 3-run home run to lead Detroit to a Game 2 win

The Detroit Tigers brought heroics to Cleveland on Monday night.

After standout performances on the mound from Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal and Guardians pitcher Matthew Boyd, both teams' bullpens were left to try and close the door.

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Kerry Carpenter of the Detroit Tigers celebrates as he runs the bases with a three-run home run in the ninth inning during Game 2 of baseball's AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

The score was zero when the Guardians brought Emmanuel Clase into the game in the eighth inning. Clase ended the eighth inning with a lineout from Wenceel Perez. Clase was out again in the ninth inning, striking out the first two Tigers batters.

After two singles, Kerry Carpenter suited up for Detroit. On the sixth pitch, he hit a 423-foot blast from Clase. It gave the Tigers a 3-0 lead and eventual victory in Game 2.

Carpenter, who first pinch-hit for Justyn Henry-Malloy, was 1-2 with three RBI.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal gestures after a double play ends the sixth inning during Game 2 of baseball's AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Skubal took the no decision upon himself. He allowed three hits in seven innings and struck out eight Guardians batters. Cleveland was forced to score three goals throughout the game as Will Vest and Beau Brieske shut out their opponents to seal the game.

Boyd pitched 4 2/3 innings for Cleveland. He only allowed four hits.

Steven Kwan, who made a great catch in left field during the game, Josh Naylor and Brayan Rocchio were the only Guardians players to have hits.

Cleveland Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas, left, congratulates left fielder Steven Kwan, right, after Kwan caught a fly ball hit by Wenceel Pérez of the Detroit Tigers for an out in the eighth inning in game two of baseball's AL Division Series. Monday, October 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

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The American League Division Series now has one game tied. The series returns to Detroit on Wednesday.

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