Overview

• Tanner Bibee asserts himself as a potential ace by convincing his manager to let him finish the seventh inning.
• Spencer Howard prepares for his third start with the Guardians after a tumultuous journey through multiple teams.
• The Guardians' offense shows inconsistency, struggling to score in critical moments against the Tigers.
• Rookie Angel Martinez hits his first major league home run, providing a bright spot in the lineup.
• Cleveland aims to split the series with Detroit and maintain their lead in the AL Central.