The late-afternoon shadows can be a factor at Progressive Field, as shown by this photo taken at 4:19 p.m. during Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series on Oct. 1, 2025. They may have even gone to bed still unsure if first pitch would be at 1:08 or 3:08. Finally, when the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Cincinnati Reds at 12:09 a.m. Eastern time, it became official: The Tigers and Guardians will play their winner-take-all Game 3 at 3:08 p.m. at Progressive Field. The notorious Progressive Field shadows, which were mainly a late-game factor in Games 1 and 2, will now be present from the very first pitch. Of course, nearly all of Game 2’s offense came when the shadows were most pronounced, so they’re difficult but not impossible to overcome.