CLEVELAND — The Guardians produced their second defensive highlight of Game 2 of the American League Division Series when All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan robbed the Detroit Tigers ' Wenceel Perez of a would-be clutch hit in the eighth inning Monday at Progressive Field.
With runners on first and second base and two outs, Perez hit a line drive off Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase . But Kwan charged the ball and made a diving catch.
The Tigers challenged the ultra-close play, but it stood after a replay review. A scoreless tie remained status quo entering the ninth inning.
Rookie right fielder Jhonkensy Noel had the Guardians' other defensive highlight when he threw out a baserunner in the fifth inning.
Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich .
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