He is a vital part of Detroit’s lineup. His stunning three-run homer off Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave the Tigers a 3-0 win in Game 2. Carpenter hit 18 homers in 87 games during the season despite missing significant time with a stress fracture in his lower back.
The visiting Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound, while the Guardians counter with Matthew Boyd.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
