The Tigers turned to Holton, who successfully opened Game 2 of the Wild Card Series in Houston, hoping he could neutralize some of the Guardians’ tough left-handed hitters. But Steven Kwan led off the game by hitting a ball high off the left-field wall, missing a home run by a few feet.

Detroit Tigers got cold dose of reality from Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field, taking first punch of this ALDS square in the face.

Once Bibee was lifted by manager Stephen Vogt, rookie Cade Smith, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis and closer Emmanuel Clase, who led the league with 47 saves and hasn't blown one in 34 straight chances, since May, took it from there.