Tigers snap losing streak against Guardians with 6-4 victory
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on August 11 at Comerica Park, ending a six-game losing streak against their AL Central rivals. Rookie Kevin McGonigle led the offense with three RBIs, driving in runs with a double and single to key a five-run inning. Tigers starter Drew Anderson allowed one run over four innings before a bullpen effort closed out the game. With the win, the Tigers improve to 59-60 and move closer in the division and wild card races, currently sitting tied for second place with the Minnesota Twins. An evaluation is pending for All-Star Riley Greene, who left the game with hamstring tightness.
- •Kevin McGonigle drives in three runs in the Tigers' win.
- •Drew Anderson allows one run in four innings pitched.
- •Tigers improve to 59-60 after winning eight of their last ten games.
- •Riley Greene exits game with right hamstring tightness.
- •Next game against the Guardians scheduled for August 12.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Tigers. Detroit stays hot with win over Cleveland
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — McGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin McGonigle leads Tigers to first win over Guardians in 2026
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers break through, beat Guardians for first time this season
"Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Tuesday night. Detroit won their first game against Cleveland after an 0-6 start, suffering a four-game sweep in May and losing both games of a June series. Jacob Waguespack (1-1) threw two scoreless innings of relief to pick up the win.
"Detroit Tigers score: The Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak to the Cleveland Guardians with a 6-4 win on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Comerica Park.
"Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs and the host Detroit Tigers won for the eighth time in 10 games, topping the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 11.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:27 AMGuardians score vs. Tigers. Detroit stays hot with win over Cleveland
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs and the host Detroit Tigers won for the eighth time in 10 games, topping the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 11.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:39 AMMcGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Tuesday night. Detroit won their first game against Cleveland after an 0-6 start, suffering a four-game sweep in May and losing both games of a June series. Jacob Waguespack (1-1) threw two scoreless innings of relief to pick up the win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:34 AMKevin McGonigle leads Tigers to first win over Guardians in 2026
Detroit Tigers score: The Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak to the Cleveland Guardians with a 6-4 win on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Comerica Park.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:32 AMTigers break through, beat Guardians for first time this season
The Tigers finally got that ugly zero off their ledger against the Guardians, beating them 6-4 at Comerica Park.
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