Guardians vs. Tigers highlights, recap: Cleveland wins led by Tanner Bibee, bullpen

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Guardians vs. Tigers highlights, recap: Cleveland wins led by Tanner Bibee, bullpen

Jul 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) fields a ball hit by San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (not pictured) in front of second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) during the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Lewis and Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal · Akron Beacon Journal

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 ·

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CLEVELAND — Yep, it was another matchup between the Guardians and the Detroit Tigers , and there are plenty more on the way.

The Guardians and Tigers met Wednesday night for their third game in what will be six battles in a nine-day span, with Cleveland pulling out a 2-1 win. It was Cleveland's second straight one-run win after the Guardians snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 win Tuesday.

Veteran catcher Austin Hedges spoke at length after Monday night's loss about how the Guardians need to stick to being disciplined during a bit of a rough stretch, and how they're adjusting to being a target as a top dog in the American League.

Here's how Wednesday night's game unfolded through our live updates.

Emmanuel Clase gets three outs in ninth inning, Guardians win 2-1

Closer Emmanuel Clase gets three outs in the ninth inning and the Guardians win 2-1 over the Tigers.

Javier Baez grounded out to start the inning as first baseman Josh Naylor fielded the ball and flipped it to Clase. Wenceel Perez struck out looking, Colt Keith walked and Matt Vierling hit a ground ball that shortstop Brayan Rocchio fielded and flipped to Andres Gimenez at second base to end the game.

Josh Naylor singles in Bo Naylor , Guardians take 2-1 lead in eighth inning

The Guardians took a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning off of Tigers reliever pitcher Beau Brieske . Bo Naylor led off the inning with a walk, stole second base and scored on a two-out single by Josh Naylor. Tigers second baseman Colt Keith got a glove on the ball, but it trickled into center field.

Guardians pitchers Scott Barlow , Tim Herrin , Hunter Gaddis deliver in relief of Tanner Bibee

Guardians pitchers Scott Barlow, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis delivered quality work in relief of Tanner Bibee. Barlow recorded four outs, Herrin recorded two outs and Gaddis struck out three.

Guardians 1, Tigers 1 headed to bottom of the eighth inning.

Tanner Bibee injury update: Guardians starter exited with lower extremity cramping

Guardians media relations says in the press box that Tanner Bibee exited with lower extremity cramping.

Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee stretches beside manager Stephen Vogt and pitching coach Carl Willis before leaving the game in the fifth inning against the Tigers, July 24, 2024, in Cleveland. — Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee stretches beside manager Stephen Vogt and pitching coach Carl Willis before leaving a game against the Tigers on July 24 in Cleveland.

Guardians ace pitcher Tanner Bibee leaves game with an apparent injury

Guardians ace pitcher Tanner Bibee has left the game with an apparent injury before the top of the sixth inning.

Bibee was on the mound getting prepared to start the inning and was unable to go. Guardians coaches and trainers checked on Bibee who walked off the field after a conversation.

Bibee pitched five innings and allowed two hits and one earned run. He struck out four and walked one. Matt Vierling hit a home run off Bibee in the first inning and Colt Keith hit a single in the fourth inning. Bibee struck out Mark Canha twice.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt called on Scott Barlow to pitch and he delivered a 1-2-3 top of the sixth inning.

Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers a first-inning pitch against the Detroit Tigers, July 24, 2024, in Cleveland.

Guardians draw even with singles by Bo Naylor, Steven Kwan

The Guardians tied the score at 1-1 in the fifth with two-out singles by Bo Naylor and Steven Kwan off of Jack Flaherty .

Andres Gimenez popped out to second baseman Colt Keith and Daniel Schneeman struck out before Naylor hit a single to right field and Kwan smacked a single to left-center field. Angel Martinez flew out to right fielder Wenceel Perez to end the inning.

Jack Flaherty continues to pitch well for Tigers

Angel Martinez recorded Cleveland's first hit of the night with a single to right field to leadoff the fourth inning and Josh Naylor walked with one out, but neither scored as Jack Flaherty worked out of the jam.

Flaherty struck out Jose Ramirez after the hit by Martinez and struck out Jhonkensy Noel after Naylor walked. Will Brennan grounded out to end the inning as Flaherty fielded the ball and threw it to Tigers first baseman Gio Urshela .

Tigers lead Guardians 1-0 through three innings

Jack Flaherty is pitching well for the Tigers through three innings as the Guardians have had just one batter reach base as Bo Nayor walked with two outs in the third.

The only hit of the game was Matt Vierling's solo home run in the first inning.

Matt Vierling hits solo home run in first inning to give Tigers lead

Matt Vierling hit a solo home run over the right field fence with two outs to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. Tanner Bibee bounced back from the homer to strikeout Riley Greene to end the inning.

Below is some pregame information

Jul 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) singles in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers starting lineup for Wednesday night

46 Wenceel Perez RF
33 Colt Keith 2B
8 Matt Vierling CF
31 Riley Greene DH
21 Mark Canha LF
15 Carson Kelly C
39 Zach McKinstry 3B
13 Gio Urshela 1B
28 Javier Baez SS
Starting pitcher 9 Jack Flaherty

Guardians starter Tanner Bibee throws against the Mariners during the first inning, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians starting lineup for Wednesday night

38 Steven Kwan LF
1 Angel Martinez CF
11 Jose Ramirez 3B
22 Josh Naylor 1B
43 Jhonkensy Noel DH
17 Will Brennan RF
0 Andres Gimenez 2B
10 Daniel Schneemann SS
23 Bo Naylor C
Starting pitcher 28 Tanner Bibee

Jul 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians number one draft pick Travis Bazzana watches batting practice before the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the San Diego Padres at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Guardians No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana meets Jose Ramirez, wants to grow the game in Australia

It all finally sank in for Travis Bazzana , the top overall draft pick in the draft, when he stepped onto the field at Progressive Field and met Jose Ramirez and others.

Emmanuel Clase closes out 2024 All-Star Game; David Fry hits RBI single, Steven Kwan scores for American League

The Guardians sent five representatives to the All-Star Game Tuesday night. All five entered the game, including Emmanuel Clase , who earned his second career All-Star save.

Jose Ramirez advances to second round of Home Run Derby

Jose Ramirez fared better in his second swing at the Home Run Derby.

Cleveland Guardians trade deadline preview 2024

The Guardians are entering the deadline in first place in the American League Central and could be buyers ahead of July 30. Here's a breakdown of their top needs and targets .

Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; American League pitcher Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians (48) pitches in the ninth inning during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Guardians 2025 schedule

Major League Baseball released the 2025 schedules Thursday.

Guardians select Travis Bazzana with No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft

The Guardians took Travis Bazzana with the first overall selection in the MLB Draft.

How can I watch, listen or stream the Cleveland Guardians game today?

The game will be televised on Bally Sports. It'll be broadcast on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM) and WMMS (100.7-FM).

Next game on Guardians schedule

The Guardians will finish this four-game series against the Detroit Tigers at home before starting a five-game road trip against Philadelphia and Detroit.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians score win vs Tigers, Tanner Bibee injury news update

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