We’re not saying Game 2 of the ALDS is important, but just 12 of the 116 teams to lose Game 2 of a Division Series (in either league) since 1995 — regardless of what they did in Game 1 — have made it to the World Series, and just four of those have won the whole thing.

So … no pressure, Tarik Skubal. The good news for the Detroit Tigers: They’ve got the guy they want on the Progressive Field mound today, as the left-hander has a 2.86 ERA with 100 strikeouts in his 13 starts this year following a Tigers loss. Even better news: They’re 9-4 in those starts, including a victory over the Guardians (their ALDS opponent, in case you missed the headlines) on July 22.

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The Guardians, meanwhile, will be starting a lefty with some solid familiarity with the Tigers: Matthew Boyd, who pitched for Detroit for parts of eight seasons (including 15 starts last season). Tommy John surgery cost Boyd half of last season, and most of this one: he has just eight starts with the Guardians. But since returning from the IL in August, Boyd has been solid, with 46 strikeouts and 13 walks in 39 2/3 innings.

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Of course, even if the Tigers lose today, their season isn’t over; they’ll be coming back to Comerica Park for at least one playoff game — Wednesday at 4:08 p.m., in case you want to start working on your get-out-of-work excuse now — the first postseason game for the franchise since October 2014.

Here's the Tigers' lineup against the Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS, plus all the other information you need to know from the time, TV channel and livestream, plus the TV announcers in the booth.

Detroit Tigers lineup vs. Cleveland Guardians

Tigers lineup Game 2:

1. Justyn-Henry Malloy, DH

2. Matt Vierling, 3B

3. Andy Ibáñez, 2B

4. Riley Greene, LF

5. Wenceel Pérez, RF

6. Spencer Torkelson, 1B

7. Parker Meadows, CF

8. Jake Rogers, C

9. Trey Sweeney, SS

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Guardians lineup Game 2:

1. Steven Kwan, LF

2. David Fry, DH

3. José Ramírez, 3B

4. Lance Thomas, CF

5. Josh Naylor, 1B

6. Jhonkensy Noel, RF

7. Andrés Giménez, 2B

8. Austin Hedges, C

9. Brayan Rocchio, SS

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How to watch Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians

What: Game 2 of ALDS in 2024 MLB playoffs.

When: 4:08 p.m. ET Monday.

Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland.

TV: TBS, TruTV.

TV announcers: Brian Anderson (no, not the former Diamondbacks pitcher) and Jeff Francoeur (yes, the former Braves outfielder).

Livestream: On Sling TV.

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates); nationally on ESPN Radio.

Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (18-4, 2.39 ERA) vs. Guardians LHP Matthew Boyd (2-2, 2.72).

First-pitch weather: Sunny in the low 60s and 0% chance of rain in Cleveland.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers lineup vs Guardians in ALDS Game 2: Time, TV