Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Wild Card playoff series against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

Will Vest got the final four outs for Detroit, surviving a tense ninth inning after Cleveland star Jose Ramírez got hung up between third base and home for the second out.

The Tigers can advance to the AL Division Series for the second straight year with a win today.

“Anyone new to the Tigers/Guardians, this is what they look like. Like every game,” Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said. “Tarik’s been i

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