Cleveland Guardians Advance to ALCS After a Tight Five-Game Series With Detroit: DMan's Takeaways

The Cleveland Guardians punched their ticket to the ALCS after a thrilling 7-3 home win over the Detroit Tigers. Radio host and CM contributor Dennis Manoloff breaks down Game 5 of the series and Lane Thomas’s home run and previews the upcoming series against the New York Yankees.

Watch DMan's Three Takeaways from the Oct. 12 matchup:

Takeaway One: From 76-86 to the ALCS. 
The Guardians, who finished last season with a losing record, have turned things around dramatically, advancing to face the Yankees after a gutsy comeback in Game 4 and an electric Game 5 capped by Lane Thomas’ heroics.

Takeaway Two: Lane Thomas shines. 
Acquired before the trade deadline, Thomas has been a game-changer, hitting two home runs in the series, including a Grand Slam today off Terek Skubal.

Takeaway Three: Confident, but cautious against the Yankees. 
Cleveland enters the ALCS with confidence, but they know the Yankees will be a formidable opponent. With momentum on their side, the Guardians are ready for the challenge.

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