The Cleveland Guardians took on the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 23, 2025. The Guardians won the game 5-2. Gavin Williams was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 11-5 with a 3.06 ERA.

Key performances included Steven Kwan scoring two runs for the Guardians. José Ramírez also contributed with one RBI. Despite their efforts, the Tigers could not overcome the Guardians’ strong performance on the mound and at the plate.

In the third inning, the Tigers got on the board first. Riley Greene hit a home run, giving them a 1-0 lead. The Guardians were held scoreless for the first five innings. In the sixth inning, the Tigers added another run with a double from Wilmer Pérez, making it 2-0. The Guardians came back strong in the bottom of the sixth. José Ramírez brought in a run, followed by Gabriel Arias, tying the game at 2-2. Daniel Schneemann then drove in two more runs, giving the Guardians a 3-2 lead. In the seventh, they extended their lead with two more runs, securing a 5-2 win.

Gavin Williams was a standout for the Guardians. He pitched six innings, giving up four hits and two runs. He struck out 12 batters, which helped secure the win for his team. His performance improved his record to 11-5 with a 3.06 ERA.

Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers. He pitched six innings and allowed four hits and three runs. Skubal struck out eight batters but was tagged with the loss, moving his record to 13-5 with a 2.23 ERA.

On the offensive side, José Ramírez and Steven Kwan made key contributions for the Guardians. Ramírez drove in a run, while Kwan scored twice and hit a double. Their efforts helped push the Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the Tigers.

What’s Next

The Cleveland Guardians’ win over the Detroit Tigers affects the standings in the Central division. With this win, the Guardians hold an 84-72 record, keeping them in second place. The Tigers, despite the loss, remain in first place with an 85-71 record. This result tightens the race for the top spot in the division. The Guardians are now just one game behind the Tigers. Both teams are competing hard as the season nears its end.

The Tigers will continue their series against the Guardians at Progressive Field. Their next game is on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:40 PM. They will face off again on Thursday before heading to Boston for a series against the Red Sox starting Friday.

The Guardians will also continue their series against the Tigers at home. The next game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:40 PM. After the series with the Tigers, the Guardians will host the Texas Rangers starting Friday.

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