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Cleveland Guardians use Cade Smith for two innings in win over Detroit Tigers

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Cleveland Guardians use Cade Smith for two innings in win over Detroit Tigers

Summary

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday at Progressive Field to move their record to 73-71. Closer Cade Smith provided two full innings of scoreless relief, marking his longest appearance of the season. Smith allowed no hits while striking out five of the six batters he faced across the ninth and 10th innings. Daniel Schneeman secured the victory with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th frame. The win keeps the Guardians in the third and final American League Wild Card position with 18 games remaining in the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Cade Smith struck out five batters over two scoreless innings of work.
•Daniel Schneeman delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning.
•The win moves the Guardians to a 73-71 record this season.
•Cleveland currently holds a one-game lead for the final American League Wild Card spot.

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2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians’ Cade Smith Used in Brand New Way in Win Over Tigers

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The Cleveland Guardians have entered the part of their season where they can’t afford to let close games slip away from them. On Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, that prompted them to use closer Cade Smith in a way they hadn’t used him the whole season. It worked, too, because it set up Daniel Schneeman […] The post Guardians’ Cade Smith Used in Brand New Way in Win Over Tigers appeared first on HEAVY.
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