Cleveland turned a 1-1 tie into a comfortable lead with two runs in the third inning, defeating Detroit 3-1 at Progressive Field. The Guardians seized control when Daniel Schneemann launched a two-run homer to right center field, providing all the offense Joey Cantillo would need.
Cantillo earned the win with five solid innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run while striking out 4. The left-hander worked efficiently through 79 pitches, keeping Detroit's offense quiet after the opening frame. His ERA stands at 4.63.
Schneemann's 417-foot blast scored José Ramírez and gave Cleveland a 3-1 advantage they never relinquished. The home run was Schneemann's fifth of the season, driving in his 22nd and 23rd RBIs. Detroit had taken an early 1-0 lead in the first when Dingler singled to right, scoring Torres.
Tarik Skubal took the loss for Detroit, allowing 5 hits and 3 runs over 4.2 innings. The Tigers managed 9 hits but couldn't capitalize beyond their first-inning score. Dingler finished 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI, while Torres added 2 hits including a double.
Cade Smith recorded his 23rd save with 1.1 innings of relief. Cleveland improved to 38-33 and snapped Detroit's brief winning streak, dropping the Tigers to 29-41.