Despite falling 7-3 to Texas, the Cleveland Guardians remain tied for first place in the AL Central, thanks to a simultaneous Tigers loss. Their magic number stands at two, leaving the door open to clinch the division in the coming days.
The Detroit Tigers lost twice to the Cleveland Guardians in consecutive games, costing them the top spot in the AL Central race. According to longtime beat writer Lynn Henning, the late-season stumble is not entirely surprising given the team’s ongoing challenges.
The Detroit Tigers watched their playoff hopes grow dimmer after yet another defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians. Having lost eight in a row and 10 of their last 12, the Tigers’ 85-73 record now hangs in a precarious balance as the season winds down.
The Cleveland Guardians secured a 5-2 triumph over the Detroit Tigers after a critical sixth-inning surge against ace Tarik Skubal. José RamÃrez’s swinging bunt fueled the comeback, helping the team claim a share of first place in the AL Central.
Tarik Skubal takes the mound tonight as the Detroit Tigers face the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. With the Tigers holding an 81-61 record, they aim to seize a favorable matchup against a White Sox team struggling at 54-88.