Tigers manage just two homers in loss to Guardians opening series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 in the first game of a three-game series at Progressive Field on June 12. Tigers home runs from Spencer Torkelson and James Outman accounted for all their runs, while the Guardians consistently capitalized on opportunities. Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty exited after three innings due to left leg discomfort, leading to multiple relievers taking the mound. The Tigers are scheduled to continue the series on June 13.
- •Tigers fall 3-2 to Guardians in series opener.
- •Outman and Torkelson hit solo home runs for the Tigers.
- •Flaherty leaves game after three innings with leg discomfort.
- •Guardians scored three runs, including an RBI single by Steven Kwan.
- •Tigers deploy four relievers after Flaherty's exit.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' only hits are two homers in loss to Guardians in opener
"Spencer Torkelson and James Outman but that was it for the Tigers in a loss to the Guardians.
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