Framber Valdez and Riley Greene lead Tigers past Cleveland Guardians
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Detroit Tigers secured a victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 4, 2026. Pitcher Framber Valdez delivered seven shutout innings for Detroit, while Riley Greene provided the offensive momentum by hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. The Tigers established a 3-0 lead by the sixth inning and maintained their advantage as the bullpen completed the final two frames without allowing a score. Detroit navigated a matchup against Guardians starter Parker Messick, who recorded 10 strikeouts over five innings. The victory provides a positive result for the Tigers as they prepare for their upcoming game against Gavin Williams. This win comes as Detroit looks to continue its offensive output against the Cleveland rotation.
- •Framber Valdez pitched seven shutout innings for the Detroit Tigers.
- •Riley Greene hit two home runs and recorded four RBIs.
- •Parker Messick struck out 10 batters for the Cleveland Guardians.
- •The Tigers hold a victory against the Guardians at Progressive Field.
- •Detroit faces Gavin Williams in the next game of the series.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene scorching at the plate in return from IL
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene Breaks Silence After Clutch Performance For Tigers
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene takes off in Tigers win over Guardians with 2 HR, 4 RBIs
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene carries Tigers to bounce-back win over Guardians
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene and Framber Valdez power Tigers over Guardians
"The Detroit Tigers managed to salvage the third game of their four-game set against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday evening, picking up a 6-0 victory thanks in large part to the key performance from outfielder Riley Greene.Greene, who was playing in just his fifth game back from an extended injury absence, went 4-for-5 at the […] The post Riley Greene Breaks Silence After Clutch Performance For Tigers appeared first on HEAVY.
"Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBIs and lefty Framber Valdez threw 7 scoreless innings in Cleveland.
"Riley Greene did his All-Star best to alter the vibe and his bat accounted for four runs in the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Guardians.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:10 AMDetroit Tigers' Riley Greene scorching at the plate in return from IL
outfielder Riley Greene has nine hits, including three home runs and three doubles, over the Detroit Tigers' past three games.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:34 PMRiley Greene Breaks Silence After Clutch Performance For Tigers
The Detroit Tigers managed to salvage the third game of their four-game set against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday evening, picking up a 6-0 victory thanks in large part to the key performance from outfielder Riley Greene.Greene, who was playing in just his fifth game back from an extended injury absence, went 4-for-5 at the […] The post Riley Greene Breaks Silence After Clutch Performance For Tigers appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:45 AMRiley Greene takes off in Tigers win over Guardians with 2 HR, 4 RBIs
Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBIs and lefty Framber Valdez threw 7 scoreless innings in Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:39 AMRiley Greene carries Tigers to bounce-back win over Guardians
Riley Greene did his All-Star best to alter the vibe and his bat accounted for four runs in the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Guardians.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:37 AMRiley Greene and Framber Valdez power Tigers over Guardians
The Tigers needed their best players to win them a game, and Greene and Valdez came through.
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