Kerry Carpenter's blast pulls Tigers level with Guardians in ALDS

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CLEVELAND -- Kerry Carpenter elected not to take some swings in the batting cage before entering Game 2 of the American League Division Series in the eighth inning on Monday.

It turns out all the Detroit designated hitter needed was one giant swing in the ninth inning to make a difference.

Carpenter launched a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the