Carpenter's Clutch Pinch-Hit Not Enough as Tigers Fall in ALDS Game 5

Despite a hamstring injury, Carpenter delivered a key RBI in Game 5, but the Tigers couldn't overcome the Guardians.

Kerry Carpenter, initially out of the lineup due to a hamstring injury, made a significant impact with a pinch-hit RBI single in the fifth inning.
Carpenter's return was crucial after he sustained the injury in Game 4, where he scored a pivotal run for the Tigers.
The Tigers' rookie Justyn-Henry Malloy started as the designated hitter but was replaced by Carpenter, who contributed despite his injury.
Carpenter had multiple at-bats, including a significant strikeout with bases loaded in the sixth inning, as the Tigers struggled to close the gap.
The Tigers ended their postseason run with a 7-3 loss in Game 5, but remain optimistic about their young roster's potential.