Cleveland erased a seventh-inning deficit and pulled away in extra innings for a 3-2 victory over Detroit at Comerica Park. The Guardians tied the game in the ninth and scored twice in the 10th to extend their winning streak to four games.
Tanner Bibee dominated through eight innings for Cleveland, allowing 4 hits and 1 run with 5 strikeouts. The right-hander carried a 3.75 ERA into the game and kept Detroit's offense quiet until departing after 104 pitches.
Detroit struck first in the seventh when Vierling hit a sacrifice fly to left, scoring McGonigle for a 1-0 lead. Cleveland answered in the ninth as Bailey grounded out to second, bringing Schneemann home to tie the game 1-1. The Guardians broke it open in the 10th when Martínez tripled to right, scoring Rocchio, then Ramírez doubled to center to bring Martínez home for a 3-1 advantage. Detroit managed one run in the bottom half when McKinstry singled to right, scoring Pérez, but could not complete the comeback.
Tyler Holton suffered the loss for Detroit, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) in 1 inning of work to fall to 0-4. Colin Holderman earned the win for Cleveland with 0.2 scoreless innings, improving to 2-0, while Cade Smith recorded his 16th save despite allowing an unearned run.
Cleveland improved to 28-22 and maintained first place in the division. Detroit fell to 20-29 with their fourth straight loss.