Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 19, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 19, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers – 9/18/25

The Cleveland Guardians took on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 18, 2025. The Guardians won the game 3-1. This result improved their record to 80-71, placing them second in the AL Central. Tanner Bibee secured the win for the Guardians. He pitched six innings and struck out eight. José Ramírez contributed with two hits and two RBIs, which included a home run. The Detroit Tigers took the lead in the second inning with a run. Colt Keith hit a double, driving in Spencer Torkelson. The Guardians responded in the fourth inning when José Ramírez hit a home run, tying the game at 1-1. In the seventh inning, the Guardians took control. Ramírez hit another home run, bringing in two runs. This gave the Guardians a 3-1 lead, which they held onto for the win.

Tanner Bibee was the winning pitcher for the Guardians. He pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 8 batters. This performance helped secure the win for his team. His ERA now stands at 4.44.

On the batting side, José Ramírez had a key role for the Guardians. He went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Jhonkensy Noel also contributed with a home run and an RBI.

Troy Melton took the loss for the Tigers. He pitched 1.67 innings, giving up 2 runs. Torkelson had a notable performance in the Tigers’ lineup with 2 hits, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

What’s Next

The Guardians’ win over the Tigers has tightened the race in the Central Division. The Guardians now hold an 80-71 record, placing them in 2nd position. The Tigers, with an 85-67 record, remain in 1st place despite the loss. In the head-to-head matchups this season, the Guardians have shown strong performance against the Tigers. This win adds another victory to their tally, impacting the standings as the regular season nears its end. The competition for the top spot remains intense between these two teams.

The Cleveland Guardians will start a new series against the Minnesota Twins on September 19, 2025. The first game will be at Target Field with a start time of 8:10 PM. The Guardians will play four games against the Twins before returning home to face the Detroit Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers will take on the Atlanta Braves next at Comerica Park. Their series begins on September 19, 2025, with the first game starting at 6:40 PM. After completing their series with the Braves, the Tigers will travel to Progressive Field to meet the Guardians.

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