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Guardians Dominate Tigers in Series Opener with 7-0 Shutout

Cleveland's Tanner Bibee throws seven scoreless innings as Carlos Santana's two-run double leads the offensive charge in Detroit.

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May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe (21) throws pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cleveland Guardians defeated the division-leading Detroit Tigers 7-0 in the opener of their four-game series at Comerica Park.
  • Tanner Bibee delivered a standout performance, pitching seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and allowing just three hits.
  • Carlos Santana's two-run double in the fourth inning set the tone for Cleveland's offense, which added four runs in the ninth inning to secure the win.
  • Jack Flaherty, starting for Detroit, struck out eight but gave up three runs over 6 2/3 innings, including his 1,000th career strikeout.
  • This marks the first meeting between the teams since Cleveland eliminated Detroit in last year's AL Division Series, adding further intrigue to the ongoing matchup.