The Tigers beat the Rangers 5-2 in Game 3
The Tigers returned to Detroit to beat the Rangers 5-2 in Game 3. It was a must win game for Tigers, who trailed 2-games-to-0 heading into Game 3. Since the advent of the best-of-seven LCS in 1985, 21 teams have taken a 2-0 lead in the LCS. Eighteen have advanced to the World Series.