Through two games in the American League Wild Card series, the Detroit Tigers have managed just three runs total off the Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff. In Game 1, behind a dominant Tarik Skubal performance, the paltry offense wasn't enough to hold them back. The same couldn't be said for Game 2.
The Tigers have a problem. Several, really, but they're all somewhat connected. The club can't hit with runners in scoring position, and their lackluster offensive output has put a strain on a weak bullpen, ultimately costing them Game 2 and giving the pesky Guardians another lease on life.