Thomas Hits Grand Slam Off Skubal, Guardians Down Tigers 7-3 to Reach AL Championship Series

Cleveland Guardians players, from rear left, David Fry, Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez greet teammate Lane Thomas after Thomas hit a grand slam in the fifth inning during Game 5 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Cleveland. Tigers catcher Jake Rogers is at right. AP Photo/Phil Long

CLEVELAND—For the third time in less than a month, the Cleveland Guardians made a semi-circle in the middle of their clubhouse and emptied champagne and beer bottles on each other as “Rocky Top” blasted through the speakers.

The choice of music is unique. So is this team.