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The Cleveland Guardians edged the Detroit Tigers 4–3 on May 19 at Comerica Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1. Detroit's offense sputtered throughout, managing just 7 hits with a .699 OPS and striking out 13 times while scoring only 3 runs despite drawing 6 walks. Cleveland's pitching staff dominated, striking out 13 Tigers batters and allowing just 2 earned runs across the outing, posting a 3.78 ERA. The Guardians capitalized on limited opportunities, collecting only 4 hits but driving in 4 runs—a stark contrast to Detroit's anemic offensive output. Despite the home-field advantage, the Tigers could not overcome sloppy execution at the plate; their .238 batting average and strikeout rate underscored a team struggling to make consistent contact. Cleveland's pitching efficiency and clutch run production proved the decisive factor in a game defined by offensive scarcity on both sides. The Guardians' ability to manufacture runs with fewer hits suggests strong situational baseball, while Detroit's strikeout-heavy approach continues to hamper their run-scoring potential.