Guardians hold off Tigers 6-4 behind Adell's homer and Martínez's three hits
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Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night at Comerica Park, snapping a three-game losing streak. Jo Adell contributed a two-run homer in the fifth inning, while Angel Martínez recorded three hits. The Tigers initially led 3-2 after Gleyber Torres' homer in the third but were unable to hold the advantage. Foster Griffin earned the win, allowing three runs in five innings, while Cade Smith secured his 31st save. The series concludes Thursday with Parker Messick starting for Cleveland against Keider Montero for Detroit.
- •Jo Adell hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
- •Angel Martínez recorded three hits for Cleveland.
- •Foster Griffin allowed three runs in five innings.
- •Cade Smith picked up his 31st save of the season.
- •The teams conclude their series Thursday afternoon.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Tigers. Joe Adell powers Cleveland over Detroit
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jo Adell homers and Angel Martínez gets 3 hits as Guardians hold off Tigers 6-4
"Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid. The Guardians (59-62) are 7-1 against the Tigers this season and have won 12 of the past 14 meetings between the AL Central rivals. The Tigers (59-61) had won three straight and eight of 10 overall.
"Jo Adell hit a go-ahead, two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held off the host Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:41 AMGuardians score vs. Tigers. Joe Adell powers Cleveland over Detroit
Jo Adell hit a go-ahead, two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held off the host Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:08 AMJo Adell homers and Angel Martínez gets 3 hits as Guardians hold off Tigers 6-4
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid. The Guardians (59-62) are 7-1 against the Tigers this season and have won 12 of the past 14 meetings between the AL Central rivals. The Tigers (59-61) had won three straight and eight of 10 overall.
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