Lane Thomas delivered a grand slam, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the AL Division Series. This win propels the Guardians into the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees, a matchup steeped in postseason history.

Thomas' performance included five RBIs, showcasing Cleveland's unexpected success this season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. The Guardians overcame a strong outing from Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal, who had been dominant prior to this game.