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(WXYZ) — The Detroit Tigers are coming home for the American League Division Series, their first home playoff game in more than a decade.

After beating the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Tuesday and tying the ALDS series 1-1, there will be two home games at Comerica Park and the Tigers can win the series at home on Thursday.

If you’re planning to attend or watch the match, here’s everything you need to know.

What time are the matches?

Game 3 is on Wednesday, October 9 with first pitch at 3:08 PM

Game 4 is on Thursday, October 10 with first pitch at 6:08 PM

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Pre-game block party

Before Wednesday’s game, fans can enjoy a free pregame block party outside Comerica Park on Witherell St. It opens at noon.

There will be food from Bert’s Marketplace and Yum Village, plus drinks from Detroit City Distillery and a draft beer trailer. Fans can purchase postseason merchandise and listen to music from a DJ.

Fans can also try out face painters and airbrush artists, a 360-degree camera, photo ops and a live broadcast from 97.1 The Ticket.

What time do the gates open?

The gates open on Wednesday at 1:00 PM and Thursday at 4:00 PM

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Where to park?

Parking is available for pre-purchase at several downtown Detroit parking lots, or you can park on the street and use the ParkDetroit app.

There are also plenty of bars in the area that offer shuttles to and from the game. You can also take advantage of the QLINE park-and-ride, where you can pay $5 to park in Midtown and ride the QLINE for free.

As a reminder, the Detroit People Mover is not running due to track maintenance.

Likely pitchers

Tigers fans have joked about manager AJ Hinch saying pitching will be “TBD” for the playoffs, and that’s the case for Wednesday’s game. Prepare for more “pitching chaos,” as Hinch coined it just before the Astros series.

As for Cleveland, Alex Cobb is expected to start for the Guardians.

This season, Cobb has a 2-1 record with a 2.76 ERA in three games.

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