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Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers recap; Tarik Skubal leads Tigers over Cleveland
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CLEVELAND — The Guardians and Detroit Tigers begin a stretch Monday night that will feature six games between the two teams in a span of only nine days.
They'll first play a four-game series at Progressive Field before a quick break over the weekend, and they'll then rendezvous in Detroit for a strange two-game series next week.
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The Guardians' run of facing filthy starters continues. After facing Dylan Cease and Michael King of the San Diego Padres in back-to-back games , Cleveland's lineup now has to go up against Tarik Skubal , who has quickly evolved into one of the game's elite pitchers.
Check back here for live score updates, highlights and analysis throughout Monday's game.
Tigers, Tarik Skubal defeat the Guardians
The Guardians tacked on a somewhat meaningless run in the ninth and fell to the Tigers 8-2 Monday night. Somehow, they had 12 hits and drew two walks but only scored twice.
The Guardians have scored two or fewer runs in three of the four games since returning from the All-Star break.
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal allows career-high 10 hits but only one run against Guardians
The Guardians became the first team to record double-digit hits off Tarik Skubal in a single outing, but they only brought home one run, as Skubal dodged rallies all night en route to seven innings and six strikeouts.
The Tigers, meanwhile, are cruising up 7-1 in the eighth inning.
Tigers extend their lead over Guardians in the sixth inning
Carlos Carrasco 's day is done after 5 1/3 innings, and he'll be on the hook for five earned runs, as the Tigers have added onto their lead against reliever Pedro Avila .
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Carrasco's last hitter, Wenceel Perez, doubled home a run. With Avila on the mound, former Cleveland infielder Gio Urshela brought home another run via a sacrifice fly.
Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan can not get to a ball hit by Tigers left fielder Mark Canha during the third inning, July 22, 2024, in Cleveland.
Who's winning between the Guardians and Tigers? Tarik Skubal, Detroit maintaining lead
The Guardians have totaled eight hits against Tarik Skubal, but Austin Hedges ' perfect RBI bunt single remains the only blemish on the ace's record.
After five innings, the Tigers are holding onto a 4-1 lead.
Jul 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Austin Hedges lays down a bunt with the bases loaded; Guardians trail Tigers
The Guardians are on the board thanks to quite the play.
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With the bases loaded against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, Austin Hedges laid down a bunt — and it worked. Hedges place it perfectly down the third-base line, scoring a run and cutting Detroit's lead to 4-1.
Hedges has laid down some perfect bunts this year in addition to being credited with having a massive impact on the Guardians' clubhouse. He also spoke candidly about his offense , and knowing he needs to find value anywhere he can to extend his career and have a positive impact on a club.
Guardians-Tigers score: Jake Rogers hits little league home run after Angel Martinez error in center field
The Tigers are up 4-0 thanks to a comedy of errors in center field.
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With a runner on, Tigers catcher Jake Rogers hit a ball into shallow center field. Angel Martinez, playing center field tonight, charged the ball but couldn't get to it in time and allowed it to get behind him. As Martinez ran back to pick it up, he slipped, and he and Jhonkensy Noel bobbled it a bit before throwing it in. The relay throw home was close, but Rogers — who isn't exactly the fastest player alive — beat the throw home in a bang-bang play.
The Guardians challenged it, and during the review a few defenders seemed to believe it'd be overturned, but the call stood. Officially, it goes down as an RBI triple with an error on what should have been a single.
Justin-Henry Malloy crushes two run home run; Tigers lead Guardians early
It hasn't been a pretty season for Carlos Carrasco, and it definitely wasn't a pretty start to his outing Monday night against the Tigers.
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After a lead-off double by Matt Vierling , Justyn-Henry Malloy launched a two-run home run that put the Tigers up 2-0 before the Guardians had a chance to bat.
Below is some pregame information
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.
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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 .
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).
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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: Cleveland Guardians score today vs. Detroit Tigers Progressive Field
