Guardians secure 3-2 victory over Tigers in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on June 12, 2026, in Cleveland. The Guardians struck first with a 2-out rally, highlighted by hits from Rhys Hoskins, Patrick Bailey, and Brayan Rocchio. James Outman responded with a solo home run for the Tigers, but the Guardians extended their lead with an RBI single from Steven Kwan. Tanner Bibee delivered a strong performance, pitching over seven innings with two earned runs and eight strikeouts. The Tigers' starter, Jack Flaherty, was removed due to an injury after the third inning. The two teams continue their series tomorrow with a matchup between Logan Allen and Eduardo Rodriguez.
- •Guardians score first with a 2-out rally in the 2nd inning.
- •James Outman hits a solo homer for the Tigers in the 3rd.
- •Steven Kwan adds an RBI single for Cleveland in the 6th.
- •Tanner Bibee pitches over 7 innings, allowing 2 runs.
- •Jack Flaherty leaves game due to injury after the 3rd inning.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians Bounce Back in Tigers Opener
"Guardians open up weekend series with 3-2 win.
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