Fry’s 2-run Homer, Squeeze Bunt Lead Guardians Over Tigers 5-4 and Force ALDS Game 5

Cleveland Guardians' David Fry hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning during Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, on Oct. 10, 2024. Paul Sancya/AP Photo

DETROIT—Pinch-hitter David Fry had a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Cleveland Guardians force a decisive Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers in their AL Division Series with a 5-4 victory on Thursday night.

“David Fry is one of the best baseball players in this league,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said.