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Guardians Dominate Tigers with Late Surge at Comerica Park

The Cleveland Guardians improved their record to 27-22 after a decisive victory over the Detroit Tigers, who now stand at 33-18. The game concluded with a score of 7-0 in favor of the Tribe, showcasing their offensive prowess and strong pitching performance.


May 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Báez (28) hits a single off of Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) and breaks his bat in the third inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

First Inning


The game began quietly for both teams as neither managed to score in the first inning. The Guardians' starting pitcher Tanner Bibee set the tone early with his precise control, allowing no hits and striking out two batters. Meanwhile, the Motor City Kitties also held firm defensively, preventing any runs from crossing home plate.


Fourth Inning


Action picked up in the fourth inning when José Ramírez sparked life into Cleveland's offense. With two runners on base, Ramírez delivered a crucial hit that brought in both runners and put the G-Men ahead by 2 runs. This pivotal play shifted momentum towards Cleveland as they took control of the game's tempo.


May 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Báez (28) hits a single off of Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) and breaks his bat in the third inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Fifth Inning


In the fifth inning, Carlos Santana added to his impressive performance by driving another run home for Cleveland. His consistent batting average of .500 from previous games continued to be an asset for his team. The Guardians extended their lead to 3-0 while maintaining pressure on Detroit's defense.


Ninth Inning


The final inning saw an explosive display from Cleveland's lineup as they scored four additional runs against Detroit's bullpen. Angel Martínez contributed significantly with a powerful hit that cleared bases and further solidified his OPS of 2.0 from earlier performances this season. This late surge sealed a commanding victory for Cleveland at Comerica Park.


May 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) catches a pop up hit by Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (not pictured) in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Throughout this matchup, Tanner Bibee was instrumental on the mound; he maintained an ERA of 0 while achieving eight strikeouts over seven innings pitched—demonstrating why he's one of Guardian’s key pitchers this season.


As fans look forward to more exciting games ahead—the next encounter between these teams is scheduled for May 23rd at Comerica Park again—be sure not miss it! Tune into FDSDET network broadcast starting at 7:10 PM EDT live from Detroit where you can catch all action unfold once more!


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