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Detroit Tigers shut out Cleveland Guardians in six-run loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:57 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Detroit Tigers shut out Cleveland Guardians in six-run loss

Summary

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on September 5, 2026, at Progressive Field. Cleveland hitters managed only three hits and one walk throughout the contest, failing to produce any runs. Despite the team's offensive struggles, Parker Messick pitched six innings for the Guardians, recording a career-high 12 strikeouts while allowing three runs. Relief pitcher Austin Peterson made his MLB debut in the loss, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Matt Festa also appeared in relief for Cleveland, conceding additional runs. The two teams are scheduled to face each other again on September 6 in a game featuring starters Gavin Williams and Jackson Jobe.

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By the Numbers

•The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on September 5, 2026.
•Parker Messick struck out a career-high 12 batters over six innings for Cleveland.
•Austin Peterson made his MLB debut for the Guardians with two scoreless innings.
•The Guardians offense finished the game with only three hits and one walk.
•Gavin Williams and Jackson Jobe are the scheduled starters for the September 6 game.

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5:57 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians Lifeless In Loss To Tigers

What they're saying

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The Guardians looked rough today in a 6-0 loss to the Tigers. Parker Messick did give up three runs in 6 innings but he also set a career high with 12 strikeouts. He was fantastic tonight. Matt Festa was bad but it wouldn’t have mattered considering we couldn’t score a single run. The Guardians lineup […]
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