MLB playoff scores, live updates: Guardians take on Tigers in ALDS Game 2, look for 2-0 series lead

Posted by Admin October 7, 2024 Sports

After both National League Division Series were knotted up at one game apiece on Sunday, the two AL wild-card teams are looking for road wins in Game 2 to even their series and head back home for Game 3 with home-field advantage.

First up, the Detroit Tigers send AL Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal to the hill in Cleveland against the Guardians. The 27-year-old went six innings and struck out six Astros on his way to a wild-card win in Houston in his first start of the postseason. In the first game of this ALDS, the Guardians got a 7-0 win behind a three-run homer from Lane Thomas and 4 1/3 innings of no-hit ball from their bullpen.

In the nightcap Monday, the New York Yankees look to take a 2-0 lead over the Kansas City Royals in the Bronx. Alex Verdugo was the Game 1 star for the Bombers, with a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and a highlight-reel catch to save a run to help the Yankees to a 6-5 win. Cole Ragans gets the ball for the Royals in Game 2 against Carlos Rodón for the Yankees.

Here’s a look at how to watch Monday’s ALDS action:

Live18 updates

Mon, October 7, 2024 at 11:19 PM GMT+2

Matthew Boyd is done after 4 2/3 scoreless innings. He allowed four hits and two walks, but struck out five and stranded baserunners in scoring position with strikeouts in consecutive innings.

It was a gutty effort to keep the Guardians in the game as their batters remain helpless against Tarik Skubal. Cade Smith is on the mound in relief.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 11:11 PM GMT+2

Tarik Skubal just retired the Guardians side on eight pitches in the fourth inning. Ends the inning with his seventh strikeout. He’s perfect through four. He’s still looking for support in a 0-0 game.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 11:06 PM GMT+2

The Tigers threaten again in the fourth. Outfielder Wenceel Perez hits a leadoff double off Matthew Boyd and reaches third base with one out. But Boyd ends the inning with a pair of strikeouts to maintain the scoreless tie.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 11:02 PM GMT+2

Takik Skubal’s now pitched 20 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to the regular season. He shut out the Astros in six innings of work in the wild-card round.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:57 PM GMT+2

Tarik Skubal is pitching quickly and with confidence. He’s firing mostly fastballs that Guardians hitters can’t hit. Three more strikeouts in the third to raise his tally to six.

He’s dealing, and the Guardians are still looking for their first baserunner. 0-0 heading into the fourth.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:52 PM GMT+2

Detroit has secured four baserunners through three innings on two walks and two hits. But so far, no run support for All-Star ace Tarik Skubal.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:50 PM GMT+2

The Tigers get two baserunners in the third inning on a single and a walk but remain off the scoreboard. Guardians starter Matthew Boyd strands runners on first and second to send the game to the bottom of the third in a 0-0 tie.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:40 PM GMT+2

Tarik Skubal records his third strikeout via a swinging strike 3 against Jhonkensy Noel. That’s six up and six down for the Tigers starter. We’re scoreless heading into the third inning.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:33 PM GMT+2

Matthew Boyd allowed an infield single to Parker Meadows but otherwise pitched a clean second inning. No score heading into the bottom of the second.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:27 PM GMT+2

Meanwhile, the TBS broadcast glitch appears to have passed.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:26 PM GMT+2

Tarik Skubal’s off to a hot start. Posted a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts in the bottom of the first. Game’s tied at 0-0 heading into the second.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:22 PM GMT+2

There appear to be some technical difficulties on the Tigers-Guardians TBS broadcast. Seeing multiple reports of the broadcast freezing for viewers.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM GMT+2

Matthew Boyd issues a walk, but gets out of the first inning unscathed. 0-0 heading into the bottom of the first.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:11 PM GMT+2

Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is making his postseason debut for the Guardians against a Detroit team he played eight seasons with.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:08 PM GMT+2

It’s an ideal day for October baseball in Cleveland — 63 degrees and partly cloudy conditions.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM GMT+2

Cleveland cruised to a 7-0 win in Game 1. Runs project to be much harder to come by today with Triple Crown winner and AL Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 9:33 PM GMT+2

Guardians Game 2 lineup

Former Tiger Matthew Boyd faces his old mates in Game 2. He posted a 2.72 ERA in eight starts with 46 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings after returning from Tommy John surgery.
Mon, October 7, 2024 at 9:31 PM GMT+2

Tigers lineup for Game 2

Tarik Skubal starts for Detroit. Down 0–1 in the ALDS is a great time to have your ace on the mound.

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— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 7, 2024

Skubal finished the regular season as the American League’s Triple Crown winner with 18 wins, a 2.39 ERA and 228 strikeouts in 192 innings.