The Detroit Tigers faced a tense Game 5 in the ALDS with concerns over injuries to catcher Jake Rogers and outfielder Kerry Carpenter. Despite a hamstring issue, Carpenter was available off the bench and made a significant impact.

In the fifth inning, he came in as a pinch hitter and delivered a crucial single, scoring a run to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. With ace Tarik Skubal on the mound, the Tigers aimed to capitalize on the momentum, although they faced challenges in extending their lead.