Oct 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) celebrates scoring a homerun in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers collide in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the American League wild card series at Progressive Field on Thursday, with the winner advancing to face the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS.

Cleveland forced the decisive game with a 6-1 win Tuesday, exploding for five runs in the eighth inning against the Detroit bullpen. Now the best-of-three series comes down to one game, with Jack Flaherty starting for the Tigers and Slade Cecconi taking the mound for the Guardians.

"I think it's important to just understand that we're here for a reason," Guardians catcher Bo Naylor told reporters. "We're here because we trust the guys that are in that clubhouse at our sides. "

The ALDS begins on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Seattle.

What time is Tigers vs Guardians Game 3?

First pitch is scheduled for 3:08 p.m. ET at Progresive Field in Cleveland.

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Thursday's game will air on ABC and can be streamed with Fubo.

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