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Can Tigers' Bats Find Their Roar Against Guardians at Comerica Park?

First Inning


The Detroit Tigers, with an 85-67 record, faced off against the Cleveland Guardians, who stood at 80-71. The game unfolded under the lights of Comerica Park in Detroit. The first inning saw both teams struggling to make a mark on the scoreboard. The Tigers managed just one hit while keeping the Guardians scoreless.


Sep 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (43) throws during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Third Inning


As we moved into the third inning, it was clear that both teams were locked in a defensive battle. However, this was where the Guardians began to find their rhythm. They scored their first run of the game with a single hit that set them on their path to victory.


Sixth Inning


The sixth inning proved pivotal for Cleveland as they added another run to their tally with two hits. Meanwhile, Detroit's offense continued to falter despite efforts from players like Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith who had shown promise in previous games but couldn't replicate those performances here.


Sep 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Matt Festa (52) catches a ball hit by Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Ninth Inning


In what could be described as one of the game-changing plays Tigers vs Guardians witnessed during this matchup, Cleveland sealed their win by scoring two more runs in the ninth inning through strategic hitting and capitalizing on opportunities presented by Detroit's bullpen struggles.


Despite solid pitching from Jack Flaherty who maintained an ERA of 1.8 over five innings pitched previously for Motor City Kitties, it wasn't enough against G-Men’s consistent pressure throughout all nine innings which concluded with a final scoreline reading 4-0 favoring visitors – marking yet another entry into our comprehensive Tigers vs Guardians full match report archive!


Sep 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Matt Festa (52) throws during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Looking ahead: Fans can catch next encounter between these fierce rivals scheduled for September 18th at Comerica Park starting promptly at 1:10 PM EDT broadcasted live via CLEG network! Share this article if you’re excited about upcoming clash!

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