It is one thing to court chaos. It is another thing to control it. It’s like lightning. Beautiful to watch, but frightening because it can turn on you at any moment. The Guardians court chaos offensively.

Detroit Tigers got cold dose of reality from Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field, taking first punch of this ALDS square in the face.

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez, right, throws the ball to first base after forcing out Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) at second base on a double play ball hit by Spencer Torkelson in the fourth inning during Game 1 of baseball's AL Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Cleveland. Credit: AP/David Dermer