But who on earth will pitch in a potential series-deciding Game 2 at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday (2:32 p.m., ABC)?

Manager AJ Hinch and the Tigers have employed a pitching strategy of openers and bulk relievers since August due to a starting rotation decimated by injuries, underperformance and the trade of Jack Flaherty at the deadline (in exchange for current playoff starting shortstop Trey Sweeney).

Rookie right-hander Reese Olson could be the favorite to start for the Tigers as they try to book a trip to Cleveland and the best-of-five ALDS, which begins Saturday. Olson, 25, is 4-8 with a 3.53 ERA but missed nearly two months with a shoulder injury. He returned on September 16 and made three starts, pitching no more than four innings in each.