Afterward, Game 3 starter Jack Flaherty had strong words on both the Guardians’ comeback in the AL Central and Tigers All-Star Javier Baez, who impressed in the field and at the plate on Thursday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

The Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians in the deciding Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at 3:08 p.m. at Progressive Field. Detroit will hand the ball to Flaherty, who brings more postseason starting experience than the rest of the staff combined.

Jack Flaherty did well for the Detroit Tigers in their series-clinching wild-card game win against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. In the 6-3 win, the right-hander threw 4.

Stitches correctly predicted the Tigers would win the deciding Game 3 on Thursday against the Guardians, their AL Central rival.

Jack Flaherty has the fate of the Detroit Tigers in his hands. He was in this exact same spot 5 years ago today.

Flaherty didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's 6-3 win over Cleveland, allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four batters across 4.2 innings.

Jack Flaherty was with the Tigers for less than a season in 2024, but he seems very much part of the family now in his second go-around.