Guardians thrown curve ball ahead of ALDS Game 5

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CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Guardians got a curve ball ahead of Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers in the American League Division Series.

The team announced Friday that due to “impeding weather,” the first pitch has been moved up to 1:08 p.m. and the gates will now open at 11 a.m.

The original start time was 8:08 p.m.

However, excited fans don’t seem to mind, and said it just gives everyone more time to celebrate a Guardians clinch.

“I don’t think it matters. This is Cleveland. Sun, rain, snow, whatever — we’re ready to handle it. Cleveland deserves it. I think we’ll be great,” said Zachary Cheney.

Another fan, Michael Bee, flew in from Arizona after a detour in Detroit where he watched the Guards defeat the Tigers in Game 4 with his father.

“We’re gonna make Detroit cry tomorrow, right in their orange towels,” said Michael with a smile. “We’ve got the chemistry, we’ve got the mojo right now and we’re gonna make it happen.”

On East 4th Street, some businesses were scrambling to adjust their staff schedules to accommodate the expected sold-out crowd and additional fans for watch parties.

“I mean, this is a big deal. This is Game 5,” said Sean O’Donnell, general manager at Flannery’s Pub.

He said the pub located at 323 Prospect Ave. will open at 10 a.m., which is an hour-and-a-half sooner than planned.

There will be specials and a radio host, so people should arrive early because tables and seats are expected to fill fast, he said. They’re excited for it.

“It’s fine; keeps us on our toes trying to plan for your post- and pregame and then with Ohio State right after the game is over — probably, that’s gonna keep people out longer because it’s a huge game for Ohio State. So it’s gonna be a very long, fun, busy day,” said O’Donnell.

O’Donnell also suggested people take public transportation because parking will be at a premium.

Saturday’s winner will head to New York for the next round to face the Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

“Not going to say this is the year, but it definitely could be the year,” said Bee.

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Suzanne Stratford

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