### Kerry Carpenter Shines Despite Injury as Tigers and Guardians Battle to Scoreless Draw

In an intense showdown between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians, Kerry Carpenter demonstrated his resilience and hitting prowess by stepping up as a pinch-hitter despite a hamstring injury sustained in Game 4. This unexpected move came after Trey Sweeney's walk to kick off the top of the fifth inning. Carpenter's determination shone brightly as the game unfolded.

As the Guardians took their turn at bat in the bottom of the fourth inning, they were swiftly retired in a 1-2-3 fashion, keeping the score locked at 0-0 heading into the fifth. Erik Sabrowski, showing his mettle on the mound, managed to escape a potential threat after Parker Meadows earned a walk. Sabrowski skillfully induced a groundout from Jake Rogers, extending the Tigers' streak of missed opportunities with runners in scoring position.

Earlier in the game, Spencer Torkelson electrified the crowd with a loud double off the outfield wall. This impressive feat came after a gritty nine-pitch at-bat, which saw him battle fiercely before finally securing the hit. Unfortunately for Detroit, this marked the end of Cade Smith's stint on the mound after just 1 2/3 innings of work.

Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal also showcased his poise under pressure, navigating through a tight spot in the third inning, which involved an intentional walk and two outs. This effort ensured the game remained scoreless as it transitioned into the fourth inning.

A moment of tension arose for the Guardians when Steven Kwan's line-drive double bounced off Riley Greene's glove, putting Cleveland in prime scoring position with runners on second and third with just one out. Despite this, the Tigers managed to maintain their composure and prevent any runs from coming across.

Earlier on, Matthew Boyd had delivered a strong performance on the mound for Detroit, recording five strikeouts while allowing only one hit over his two innings. Caden Smith then took over, marking his fifth postseason appearance. Smith has been formidable, allowing just one run and one hit over 4 2/3 innings, alongside nine strikeouts.

This tight contest illustrated the resilience and skill of both teams as they fought fiercely to maintain their playoff hopes.