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The Cleveland Guardians dominated the Detroit Tigers 8–2 on May 18 at Comerica Park, with the visitors' pitching staff effectively shutting down the home lineup. Cleveland's pitcher allowed just 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5, posting a 3.82 ERA, while Detroit managed only 5 hits and struggled offensively with a .699 OPS. The Guardians' lineup, though modest in average at .233, capitalized on opportunities by driving in 8 runs on 9 hits, including 1 home run. Detroit's pitching was less efficient, surrendering 9 hits and 8 earned runs with 7 strikeouts balanced against 7 walks, resulting in a 4.03 ERA. The Tigers' anemic offensive output—just 2 runs on 5 hits—reflected a broader struggle at the plate, with their .320 on-base percentage and .379 slugging percentage highlighting the difficulty they faced against Cleveland's pitching. This lopsided victory suggests the Guardians' pitching depth may provide an edge as the teams continue their series.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Brayan Rocchio ×3Angel MartínezJosé RamírezChase DeLauterTravis BazzanaSteven KwanDillon DinglerMatt Vierling
