CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Guardians are back in the playoffs.

The Guardians kicked off their postseason with home-field advantage in the American League Division Series.

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In Game 1, the Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers in a 7-0 sweep on Saturday. The Tigers swept Game 2 on Monday, beating the Guardians 3-0.

The series, now tied 1-1, moves to Detroit. Game 3 of the ALDS will be at Comerica Park on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Ahead of the big match-up Progressive Field was painted for the playoffs.

Here’s what you need to know as Cleveland aims to break its 76-year World Series title drought:

Postseason schedule

Game 1 – Saturday, Oct. 5, at home
(Guardians won 7-0)

Game 2 – Monday, Oct. 7, at home
(Guardians lost 3-0)

Game 3 — Wednesday, Oct. 9, away
– Opening pitch at 3:08 p.m. ET

Game 4 — Thursday, Oct. 10, away
– Opening pitch at 6:08 p.m. ET

Game 5 (if necessary) – Saturday, Oct. 12, at home

• Opening pitch at 4:38 p.m. ET

• Ceremonial First Pitch: TBD

• Color Guard: Navy

• National Anthem: Brianne Bryant

• Cleveland’s Nerdiest DJ

Postseason tickets

Divisional Series tickets are on sale, but the Oct. 9 and 10 games are sold out.

The Cleveland Guardians announced additional “standing-room-only” tickets would be released for games at Progressive Field. Fans can choose from a regular standing-room-only ticket or an ‘F&B standing-room-only ticket’ that includes food and non-alcoholic drinks in the Paul Davis Pennant District from the time gates open up until one hour after the scheduled first pitch.

Limited tickets are still available for next Saturday’s potential Game 5. Postseason tickets are limited to six per game.

CLICK HERE to see what’s still available.

If the Guardians win the ALDS, they could host games 1 and 2 and potential games 6 and 7 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. Alternatively, they could start away and come home for games 3 and 4 and a potential Game 5.

Tickets went on sale here at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, according to a news release. Buyers are limited to four tickets per game. Tickets will be released closer to the game, all digitally.

Tickets purchased for games that ultimately aren’t played will be refunded, but online fees won’t be.

Season ticket-holders get first crack at postseason tickets and are the only ticket-holders guaranteed access in future postseason rounds.

If you choose to buy a ticket on the secondary market. The Better Business Bureau is warning of playoff ticket scams. Read more on how to protect yourself, here.

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Postseason festivities at Progressive Field

There’s plenty of opportunity to catch Guardians’ fever, even if you can’t score tickets.

The Cleveland Guardians are asking fans to ‘Rock Your Red’ (wear red) for the entirety of the Postseason. This includes fans going into the stadium and those enjoying the games from around town.

Lots of festivities are planned at Progressive Field for Oct. 12, if a Game 5 is needed. Organizers said Gateway Plaza will be active for all ALDS games with local Cleveland bands, Slider & The Dogs, photo opportunities, swag giveaways for fans and more. DJ Kyro will perform in the Right Field District for an hour and a half after the gates open.

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