Key facts
- Tanner Bibee recorded his second consecutive win, striking out eight batters and allowing only two hits.
- The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2, snapping a four-game losing streak.
- Patrick Bailey and Steven Kwan each had two hits and an RBI for the Guardians.
- Cade Smith earned his MLB-leading 22nd save by retiring the Tigers in order in the ninth.
- Detroit starter Jack Flaherty exited the game in the third inning with left leg discomfort.
Tanner Bibee secured his second consecutive victory on Friday night, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers and ending a four-game losing streak. Bibee, who had struggled earlier in the season with an 0-7 record in his first 13 starts, allowed only two hits over seven-plus innings. Both hits were home runs, one each to Detroit's James Outman and Spencer Torkelson. Bibee retired 14 of the 15 batters he faced between those home runs.
Cleveland's offense was supported by Patrick Bailey and Steven Kwan, who each contributed two hits and an RBI. Bailey opened the scoring in the second inning with a base hit, and later scored on Brayan Rocchio's triple. Kwan added an RBI single in the sixth to extend the Guardians' lead to 3-1.
Detroit starter Jack Flaherty was removed in the third inning due to discomfort in his left leg, having allowed two runs on three hits. Cade Smith closed out the game for Cleveland in the ninth inning, recording his MLB-leading 22nd save.