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Tigers Decimate Guardians with a 10-1 Victory, Showcasing Dominant Hitting and Pitching at Comerica Park

The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians faced off in a game that saw the Tigers improve their season record to 45-49, while the Guardians fell to 57-35. The final score was a commanding 10-1 victory for the Tigers, highlighting their offensive prowess and solid pitching throughout the game.


Jul 11, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Cleveland Guardians second base Andres Gimeez (0) makes a throw in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Tigers' hitters were on fire, amassing a total of 11 hits which translated into ten runs. Their performance at bat was characterized by precision and power, with an impressive team batting average of .314 for the game. The team's on-base percentage stood out at .442, bolstered by drawing eight walks from Guardians' pitchers. Key contributors included Riley Greene who had an exceptional day with a batting average of .750 and driving in three runs. Giovanny Urshela also made significant contributions with his .400 batting average.


On the mound, Jack Flaherty led the starting pitchers with an earned run average (ERA) of 1.5 over six innings pitched, demonstrating control and efficiency by maintaining a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Innings Pitched) of just 0.6667. This performance was crucial in keeping the Guardians' hitters at bay.


Jul 11, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Tigers shortstop Zach McKinstry (39) celebrates after he hits a double in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The bullpen also played its part flawlessly; Andrew Chafin and Shelby Miller both pitched without allowing any runs, contributing to keeping Cleveland's score to just one run across nine innings.


On the other side, Cleveland struggled both offensively and defensively throughout this matchup. They managed only three hits against Detroit's pitchers while committing one error that further hampered their efforts.


Jul 11, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Cleveland Guardians pitcher Pedro Avila (60) pitches in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as the Tigers are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 12th at 6:40 PM EDT. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on SportsNet LA for those looking to follow along live.

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