In the bottom of the fifth inning, facing possibly the best pitcher in baseball, Tarik Skubal, Lane Thomas blasted a grand slam that un-tied the game at one and put Cleveland ahead for good in Game 5.
The Cleveland Guardians are heading to the ALCS for the first time since 2016 after beating the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Saturday afternoon in Game 5 of the ALDS.
Lane Thomas gave the Guardians a lead over the Tigers in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the ALDS on Saturday, joining several exclusive lists in team history.