Although there were only two MLB playoff games played today, they were both absolutely vital to their respective series. The Detroit Tigers were embarrassed in Game 1, only managing four hits the entire game against the Cleveland Guardians. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals gave the New York Yankees a run for their money before being ousted, 7-6.

Both the Tigers and Royals answered back with resounding victories, leveling their respective series. Here are the scores and the best highlights of the day’s action.

This article will be updated throughout the day.

• Game 2: Tigers 3, Guardians 0 – Final (series tied 1-1)
• Game 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2 – Final (Series tied 1-1)

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A late home run was too little too late for New York.

The Royals are rolling and now have a 4-1 lead.

Royals take the lead thanks to a line drive by Tommy Pham.

Perez fires one to left field to tie the game.

The Yankees take an early lead.

The Yankees are excited.

Kerry Carpenter just woke up all of Detroit with a three-run home run that put the Tigers up 3-0.

Parker Meadows had a great outfield game of his own to end the eighth inning.

Steven Kwan with a great diving catch to end the inning.

Tigers get an inning-ending double play for the second consecutive inning.

Josh Naylor scores Cleveland’s first goal of the game.

Tarik Skubal was perfect for four innings.

Jhonkensy Noel with a masterful throw from the right to put the runner on second.

The Tigers sent ace Tarik Skubal to the mound on Monday, and he acted early.

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